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

Enhance your garden with 10 Live Fish Mint Plants (Houttuynia cordata). This hardy perennial herb is valued in Asian cuisine for its tangy, fish-like flavor. It also doubles as a beautiful ground cover, featuring heart-shaped leaves with green, red, and purple tones, complemented by delicate white flowers in the summer. Fish Mint thrives in moist, well-draining soil and adapts well to full sun or partial shade. Perfect for edible gardens, herb beds, or as a striking ground cover, this low-maintenance plant is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a versatile and unique addition to their landscape. Scientific Name: Houttuynia cordata Common Name: Fish Mint, Heartleaf, Chameleon Plant Quantity: 10 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 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