Houttuynia cordata
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Houttuynia cordata
Also known as:
Chameleon
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Water
Format:
Smal
Height:
3.00 m
Width:
0.30 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral
Acid Neutral
Light:
Shadow, Half shade
Shadow, Half shade
Usage properties
Edible part:
Medicinaal
Medicinaal
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Fragrant, Ground cover
Fragrant, Ground cover
Description
Young shoots and leaves of this plant can be eaten both raw and cooked. They are best harvested in the spring when they are about 8 cm long. They have a distinctive scent and can be used as a flavoring in salads. The root of the plant is suitable for cooking and also has a noticeable scent, similar to that of the shoots and leaves. The fruit contains numerous small seeds.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/05
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Prunus domestica Plum |
Prunus domestica can provide some shade to Houttuynia cordata, helping retain soil moisture, and the duo can attract beneficial pollinators. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana can enhance the biodiversity of the guild, and its fallen leaves provide organic matter that can enrich the soil for Houttuynia cordata. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Rubus idaeus provides a habitat for beneficial insects and can attract pollinators, positively impacting Houttuynia cordata's growth. |
|
Salix alba Willow |
Salix alba can help improve soil structure and aeration while providing dappled shade for Houttuynia cordata. |
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Amelanchier alnifolia can attract pollinators and provide additional nutrients to the soil which benefits Houttuynia cordata. |