Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Saururaceae

Genus:

Houttuynia

Species:

Houttuynia cordata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Florida, Louisiana, Pennsylvania

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, moist, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Thrives in wetland areas and along streams