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Posted 04/19/2023 in Herb

Persicaria odorata

Both medicinal and culinary uses. Its leaves have a spicy, zingy flavour, and are used in Asian dishes including stir fries, Vietnamese soups (pho) and spring rolls.

Post Details

Latin Name
Persicaria odorata
Common Name
Vietnamese coriander
Planting Zone
Zone 9 Zone 10 Zone 11
Special Interest
Attracts Butterflies Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
.5-1.5 ft
Spread
.5-1.5 ft
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

Both medicinal and culinary uses. Its leaves have a spicy, zingy flavour, and are used in Asian dishes including stir fries, Vietnamese soups (pho) and spring rolls.

Special Care Instructions

Instead of overwintering it indoors, purchase bunches of the herb, then places the herb in water 

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