Persicaria odorata — a warm, spicy herb essential in Vietnamese and Southeast Asian cuisine. Used in pho, salads, noodle dishes and fresh rolls, it brings a bright, peppery note. Thrives in part shade with moist soil and a preference for warmth. Pairs well with coriander and Thai basil, adding an authentic spicy-fresh flavor to traditional Asian recipes. Also known as Vietnamese coriander, it has been used for centuries across Southeast Asia for both cooking and local culinary traditions.
Key Uses: Pho, salads, noodle dishes, fresh rolls.
Growing conditions: Part shade, moist soil, prefers warmth.
Companion notes: Good with coriander and Thai basil.
Persicaria odorata — a warm, spicy herb essential in Vietnamese and Southeast Asian cuisine. Used in pho, salads, noodle dishes and fresh rolls, it brings a bright, peppery note. Thrives in part shade with moist soil and a preference for warmth. Pairs well with coriander and Thai basil, adding an authentic spicy-fresh flavor to traditional Asian recipes. Also known as Vietnamese coriander, it has been used for centuries across Southeast Asia for both cooking and local culinary traditions.
Key Uses: Pho, salads, noodle dishes, fresh rolls.
Growing conditions: Part shade, moist soil, prefers warmth.
Companion notes: Good with coriander and Thai basil.
