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

Product Overview

These 15 live bare root Fish Mint plants (Houttuynia cordata) offer a unique addition to any garden. Known for its distinctive tangy, fish-like flavor, this perennial herb is popular in Asian cuisine and also serves as an attractive ground cover. The plants feature heart-shaped leaves with green, red, and purple hues, complemented by delicate white flowers that bloom in summer.

Key Features

• Scientific Name: Houttuynia cordata
• Common Names: Fish Mint, Heartleaf, Chameleon Plant
• Quantity: 15 bare root plants
• Plant Type: Perennial herb and ground cover
• Growth Habit: Spreading and low-growing
• Care Level: Easy and 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
• Uses: Culinary herb, ornamental ground cover
• Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 4-11
• Growth Rate: Fast-growing
• Plant Size: 6-12 inches tall with wide spreading

Growing Information

Fish Mint thrives best in moist, well-draining soil and prefers moderate to heavy watering to maintain consistent moisture. It tolerates full sun to partial shade, making it adaptable to various garden settings. Once established, it grows rapidly and spreads widely, making it an effective ground cover. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 11, suitable for a range of climates.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.