- Scientific Name: Houttynia cordata (Named for Martin Houttuyn, 18th century Dutch naturalist; meaning Heart-shaped)
- Hardiness Zone: Zones 4-11 What Zone am I?
- Height: 6-10"
- Flowering Season: Small white flowers appear from July to August
- Cultural Requirements:
- This plant grows best in full to partial shade
- Requires consistently moist soil, 6.1-6.5 pH
- Plant on the first shelf of your water garden 0-2" deep and 24-36" apart.
- Growth Rate: Very fast, can be noxious/invasive. Perennial.
- Little Known Facts: They have a fresh, somewhat citrus-like scent when crushed.
All of our plants and snails are shipped directly from our nursery. Due to this facility being in a separate location, the shipping rates are as follows:
Plant Cost
| Shipping Cost |
| $0 - $48.99
| $19.99 |
| $49.00 - $98.99
| $14.99 |
| $99.00 +
| $4.95 |
Most marginal or bog plants prefer to be planted in 1-8" of water, on the first shelf of your pond, as well as the edges of streams and upper pools, are ideal planting areas.
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