20 Live Fish Mint Plants, Houttuynia cordata, Bare Root Asian Herb, Perennial Ground Cover

Introduce the unique Fish Mint (Houttuynia cordata) to your garden with this set of 20 live bare root plants. A versatile and hardy perennial, Fish Mint is prized in Asian cuisine for its tangy, fish-like flavor. This low-maintenance herb is also a beautiful ground cover, featuring heart-shaped leaves with green and red hues that brighten any landscape.

Fish Mint thrives in moist, well-draining soil and can grow in full sun to partial shade. Perfect for edible gardens, herb beds, or as a decorative ground cover, it’s a favorite for gardeners seeking a unique plant that combines culinary uses with aesthetic appeal.

• Scientific Name: Houttuynia cordata
• Common Name: Fish Mint, Heartleaf, Chameleon Plant
• Quantity: 20 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 flowers in summer
• Features: Culinary herb, spreading ground cover
• Soil Type: Moist, well-draining loamy soil
• Watering: Moderate to heavy; prefers consistently moist conditions
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Plant Size: 6-12 inches tall, spreads widely
• Growth Rate: Fast-growing
• Climate Suitability: Hardy in USDA zones 4-11
• Type: Roots

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