Houttuynia cordata Live Plant – Fish Mint Heart Leaf Evergreen Garden Plant for Indoor & Outdoor Growing
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Grow your own Houttuynia cordata Fish Mint — one of Asia's most distinctive and widely recognised evergreen garden plants celebrated for its beautiful broadly heart-shaped leaves and attractive spreading ground-cover habit. This versatile perennial produces attractive heart-shaped foliage in rich green with characteristic purple undersides, and charming small white-bracted flower spikes in summer. Young leaves widely used as fresh culinary garnish in Asian cuisine. Ideal for container growing, shaded garden borders, water garden edges, and ground cover planting. Best grown in containers to control vigorous spreading.
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Planting Season
Spring Summer
Light Requirement
Partial Sun
Plant Height
20–40 cm
Indoor/Outdoor
Both Suitable
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you sow.
How can Houttuynia cordata be kept from spreading into nearby beds?
How can Houttuynia cordata be kept from spreading into nearby beds?
Growing it in a container is a practical way to keep its spreading stems contained. Check surrounding areas regularly and remove unwanted runners.
What makes the leaves of fish mint easy to identify?
What makes the leaves of fish mint easy to identify?
The leaves are broadly heart-shaped, green on top and characteristically purple beneath, giving the plant a distinctive two-tone foliage effect.
Can fish mint be used beside a pond or water feature?
Can fish mint be used beside a pond or water feature?
Yes. The page lists water-garden edges as a suitable use. Keep the planting area consistently moist while avoiding unsuitable stagnant conditions.
Can Houttuynia cordata be grown as a container accent?
Can Houttuynia cordata be grown as a container accent?
Yes. Containers can showcase its heart-shaped foliage while also making it easier to manage the plant's spreading habit.
Are fish mint leaves used in Asian cooking?
Are fish mint leaves used in Asian cooking?
Yes. The page notes that young leaves are used fresh as a culinary garnish in Asian cuisine.
This listing is for a live plant, not a prepared food product.
This listing is for a live plant, not a prepared food product.
How does the plant look different in shaded garden areas? In partial shade, its broad heart-shaped foliage remains the main visual feature, with the purple leaf undersides adding contrast.
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