Houttuynia cordata (Fish Mint)

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Houttuynia cordata, or Fish Mint, is a ground cover plant for moist soil that produces small white flowers. It’s also used in cookery and medicine

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Additional information

Main characteristics

Houttuynia cordata is a plant for moist soil that is excellent for growing on pond edges. The leaves are cordate and petiolate, dark green in colour with slightly reddish edges

Flowers

The flowers are small and white, consisting of four petals

Flowering period

June – July

Edibility

The leaves and young buds are harvested in spring and can be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves are quite aromatic and are excellent in salads

Therapeutic properties

Houttuynia cordata has many therapeutic properties and it is mainly used by decoction. Externally, it is used in cases of insect bites and skin redness

Planting depth

Plant to be grown in moist soil or with the submerged collar in 1-2 cm of water

Plant height

About 30 cm

Soil to use

Field soil with 2/3 tablets of Osmocote fertilizer near the rhizome

Exposure

Full sun or half shade

PH tolerated

Acidic, neutral or basic (alkaline): 5.5 to 8

Frost Resistance

Yes, it withstands very cold temperatures

Origin

Native plant of south-east Asia

Shipped plant

In temporary 9×9 basket

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