Fish Mint – Houttuynia cordata Live Bare Root Plants | 15 Plants | Asian Culinary Herb | Ready to Plant | Easy to Grow

Grow your own fresh Fish Mint (Houttuynia cordata), a popular Asian culinary herb valued for its distinctive flavor, attractive heart-shaped leaves, and vigorous growth. This listing includes 15 live bare root plants, carefully packed and ready for transplanting into your garden, raised beds, or containers.

Fish Mint is widely grown throughout Southeast Asia for its edible leaves and is commonly used fresh in salads, spring rolls, soups, and traditional dishes. It also makes an attractive ground cover in moist garden areas thanks to its lush foliage and spreading habit.

You will receive:
✔️ 15 live Fish Mint plants
✔️ Botanical Name: Houttuynia cordata
✔️ Healthy bare root plants
✔️ Ready to plant upon arrival
✔️ Secure packaging for safe shipping

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Fish Mint, Chameleon Plant, Heartleaf Houttuynia
Botanical Name: Houttuynia cordata
Plant Type: Edible perennial herb
Growth Stage: Bare root live plants
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate to high; prefers consistently moist soil
Mature Height: 12–24 inches
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 5–11
Container Friendly: Yes (recommended to help manage spreading)

💡 Care Tip: Plant Fish Mint promptly after arrival in moist, organically rich soil. It grows vigorously once established, so many gardeners prefer growing it in containers or raised beds to help control its spread. Harvest young leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth and enjoy the best flavor.