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Beginner
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0.6m
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0.3m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Persicaria odorata
Other names: Polygonum odoratum, Lemon myrtle, Cambodian mint, Hot mint , Vietnamese mint, Vietnamese coriander
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Genus: Persicaria
Species: P. odorata - P. odorata is a low growing, spreading, herbaceous perennial with tender stems and small deep green leaves with brown spots. It is an edible herb that has a lemony coriander flavour.
Persicaria odorata is: Deciduous
Foliage: Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming, Creeping, Spreading
Persicaria odorata (Vietnamese coriander ) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation: Plant in any moist soil in sun or partial shade.
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Clay, Loamy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) |
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Comment from
Veronique
I have grown this for years in the sub tropics of Eastern Australia and used it in my Laksa dishes. Now I live in Scotland, I am finding (to my chagrin because it hadn't occurred to me) that I have difficulty locating herbs in particular that I would like. I wonder if any of you grow Persicaria odorata in Scotland and what tipis you can give me and, of course, where to buy cuttings.
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- Posted: Sat. 20th August 2011 23:23
- Last reply: Tue. 23rd August 2011 17:21
Comment from
CD
The label on my plant says...
Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. Ideal for pots and tubs. Bring in for the Winter and treat as a houseplant. This is a very fast growing plant, keep well watered and re-pot regularly.
The leaves have a very hot spicy flavour. Use with stir fry dishes, lovely with pork and pineapple. Use with curries. Use sparingly to begin with.
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- Posted: Wed. 16th June 2010 11:09
- Last reply: Mon. 26th September 2011 08:05
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