HOUTTUYNIA
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HOUTTUYNIA
Cultivars are generally less vigorous.
Genus of one species of perennial found in damp, shady sites in woodland, scrub and marshy habitats in eastern Asia.
The edible leaf has a taste described as fishy, hence the name fish mint. It can be used as a salad garnish.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Useful as ground cover in a damp border or by a pool or stream. -
Place of origin
Eastern Asia. -
Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Herbaceous
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