🌿 Fish Mint

Houttuynia cordata

herbs Perennial Saururaceae

☀️ Sun

Partial Shade

💧 Water

High

🗺️ Zones

5-10

🧪 Soil pH

5.5-7.0

🪴 Soil Type

Moist to wet

🚿 Drainage

Moist

📏 Spacing

12-18 in

📐 Height

6-24 in

Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone

🤝 Companions (2)

🤝 Taro

Tropical moisture lovers

🤝 Watercress

Both love moisture; fish mint in contained area

⚠️ Keep Apart (3)

⚠️ Fennel

Allelopathic - may inhibit growth

⚠️ Mint

Aggressive mint competes for resources

⚠️ Walnut

Susceptible to juglone toxicity from walnut trees

📝 Growing Notes

Controversial herb with strong fishy taste. Beloved in Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. Beautiful variegated 'Chameleon' variety. VERY aggressive.

🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Johnny's Selected Seeds Botanical Interests True Leaf Market Burpee Territorial Seed Company

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