Persicaria odorata
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Pronunciation: Per-sih-kar-ee-uh oh-dor-ay-tuh
Family: Polygonaceae
Synonym: Polygonum odoratum
Common Name: Vietnamese coriander, rau ram
Plant Type:
- perennial
Height to: 36"
Width to: 15"
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- 20 to 10ºF ZONE 8
- 30 to 20ºF ZONE 9
- 40 to 30ºF ZONE 10
- 50 to 40ºF ZONE 11
Sun Exposure:
- part sun
- full sun
Bloom Season:
- mid summer
- late summer
Bloom Description: Vietnamese coriander (persicaria odorata) bear light green to light yellow flowers
Soil Type: Humus rich, moist soil
Plant Perks:
- Edible
- Suitable for Houseplant
- Container Gardening
Pests and Diseases: Aphids, slugs, snails
Propagation: Sow vietnamese coriander (persicaria odorata) seed in containers in cold frame in spring. Divide in spring or autumn
Native to: Southeastern asia
Notes for Identification: Vietnamese coriander (persicaria odorata) has green, pointed leaves that have a good spreading habit in the garden. It has a coriander/lemon scent.
USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
- 90 to 120 days ZONE 8
- 120 to 150 days ZONE 9
- 150 to 180 days ZONE 10
Submitted by: Pecti
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Seed Label: 0
Located in: Herbs