Fish Mint Live Plants – 10 Bare Root Houttuynia cordata | Vietnamese Diếp Cá | Edible Asian Herb | Moisture-Loving Perennial Ground Cover

Grow a distinctive Asian culinary herb with these live Fish Mint plants, also known as Vietnamese Diếp Cá. Houttuynia cordata is a vigorous perennial valued for its heart-shaped green leaves, spreading growth habit, and unmistakable aromatic flavor.

Fish Mint is commonly used in Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian cuisines, where its fresh leaves add a distinctive flavor to salads, herb platters, and traditional dishes. The plant also produces small white, flower-like bracts surrounding its tiny flowers, adding ornamental interest during the growing season.

This moisture-loving herb thrives in partial shade and adapts to a variety of soil types, including clay, silt, and loam. It is especially well suited to moist garden areas and containers where its spreading growth can be managed.

You will receive live Fish Mint plants shipped bare root, with their roots protected during transit. Plant them promptly after arrival and provide consistent moisture while they establish.

You will receive:
✔️ 10 live Fish Mint plants
✔️ Bare-root plants without nursery pots
✔️ Botanical name: Houttuynia cordata
✔️ Aromatic, edible green foliage
✔️ Vigorous perennial Asian culinary herb
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Fish Mint, Vietnamese Diếp Cá, Fish Leaf
Botanical Name: Houttuynia cordata
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial culinary herb and spreading ground cover
Growth Stage: Live bare-root plants
Sun Requirements: Partial shade preferred; tolerates full sun with sufficient moisture
Soil: Moist, organic-rich soil; adaptable to clay, silt, and loam
Watering: Moderate to high; maintain consistently moist soil, especially during establishment
Mature Height: Approximately 6–18 inches
Growth Rate: Fast in favorable growing conditions
USDA Zones: Approximately 4–10
Container Friendly: Yes; container growing is recommended to help control its spread

💡 Care Tip: Unpack your Fish Mint promptly after delivery and inspect the roots. If they appear dry, soak them briefly in clean water before planting. Transfer the plants into moist soil as soon as possible, water thoroughly, and keep them in partial shade while they establish. Maintain consistent moisture during the first few weeks and gradually introduce additional sunlight if desired.