Vietnamese Coriander Herb 12cm

(Persicaria odorata)

Also known as 'Rau Ram'

Height: 45cm (spreads infinitely)

Flowers: Small creamy-white flowers in summer

Sun/shade: Partial shade

Soil: Rich, fertile soil

Maintenance: Needs temperatures above 7C, can be grown in a pot. Dig up/remove any surplus roots if it becomes invasive. 

Harvesting: Pick leaves fresh through the growing season and use sparingly as they have quite a strong flavour.If you bring it inside in autumn then its a great herb to use through the winter.

Cooking uses: Young leaves taste like mild coriander with a kick of lemon. The flavour becomes more intense as the plant matures. Use at the end of cooking  in dishes such as noodle soups, stir fries and with cous cous.

‘Please note this plant is herbaceous. It will die back in the winter months to reshoot in the spring’