15 Live Fish Mint Plants, Houttuynia cordata, Bare Root Perennial Herb, Edible Ground Cover, Asian Culinary Use

Discover the unique Fish Mint (Houttuynia cordata) with this set of 15 live bare root plants. This perennial herb is celebrated in Asian cuisine for its distinctive tangy, fish-like flavor. It also serves as a vibrant ground cover, featuring heart-shaped leaves with green, red, and purple hues, and delicate white flowers in summer.

Fish Mint thrives in moist, well-draining soil and tolerates full sun to partial shade. Perfect for herb gardens, culinary use, or as a decorative ground cover, it’s an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a versatile and low-maintenance plant with both aesthetic and practical benefits.

• Scientific Name: Houttuynia cordata
• Common Name: Fish Mint, Heartleaf, Chameleon Plant
• Quantity: 15 bare root plants
• Plant Type: Perennial herb and ground cover
• Growth Habit: Spreading, low-growing
• Care Level: Easy, low-maintenance
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high; thrives in moist conditions
• Soil Type: Moist, well-draining, loamy soil
• Features: Edible leaves, tangy fish-like flavor, vibrant foliage
• Uses: Culinary herb, ground cover, ornamental plant
• Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 4-11
• Growth Time: Rapid growth once established
• Color: Green leaves with red and purple accents, white summer flowers
• Plant Size: Grows 6-12 inches tall; spreads widely
• Growth Rate: Fast-growing
• Climate Suitability: Hardy in USDA zones 4-11
• Type: Roots

Common Name: Fish Mint
Scientific Name: Houttuynia cordata
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Moderate to high; prefers consistently moist conditions
Soil: Moist, well-draining loamy soil
Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 4-11
Growth Habit: Spreading, low-growing
Format: Roots

15 live fish mint plants houttuynia cordata bare root asian herb perennial ground cover
Ships from: USA
Vendor: Folia Flora