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Persicaria odorata (Vietnamese coriander )
1 hour care
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0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Persicaria odorata
Other names
Polygonum odoratum, Lemon myrtle, Cambodian mint, Hot mint , Vietnamese mint, Vietnamese coriander
Genus
Persicaria 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
Habit
Clump-forming, Creeping, Spreading
Foliage
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Persicaria odorata (Vietnamese coriander ) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in any moist soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Persicaria odorata
Other names
Polygonum odoratum, Lemon myrtle, Cambodian mint, Hot mint , Vietnamese mint, Vietnamese coriander
Genus
Persicaria 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.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Creeping, Spreading
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Colour
Foliage
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Persicaria odorata (Vietnamese coriander ) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in any moist soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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Persicaria odorata (Vietnamese coriander )
Persicaria odorata (Vietnamese coriander )
Persicaria odorata (Vietnamese coriander)
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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