Distinctive Flavor
Produces aromatic leaves with a peppery, citrus-like flavor commonly used in Southeast Asian recipes.
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Vietnamese Coriander, also known as Vietnamese Mint or Rau Ram, is an aromatic perennial herb valued for its narrow green leaves and distinctive peppery, citrus-like flavor. Commonly used in Southeast Asian cooking, it adds fresh flavor to salads, soups, curries, and noodle dishes. This herb grows well in warm, humid conditions and can be cultivated in garden beds and containers.
Produces aromatic leaves with a peppery, citrus-like flavor commonly used in Southeast Asian recipes.
Features narrow, pointed green foliage with attractive dark markings on many varieties.
Grows as a perennial in warm climates and can provide fresh foliage over an extended growing season.
Can be cultivated in suitable pots, raised beds, and herb gardens with adequate moisture.
| Scientific Name | Persicaria odorata (syn. Polygonum odoratum) |
| Common Name | Vietnamese Coriander, Vietnamese Mint, Rau Ram |
| Plant Family | Polygonaceae |
| Seed Type | Organic Culinary Herb Seeds — verify seed authenticity and organic certification |
| Growth Habit | Low-growing, spreading perennial herb |
| Foliage | Narrow, pointed green leaves, often with darker markings |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally suitable for Zones 9–11; varies with climate |
| Planting Season | Spring to summer in warm conditions |
| Growing Season | Warm growing season; year-round in suitable tropical climates |
| Sowing Method | Species-specific seed instructions required; commonly propagated through stem cuttings |
| Germination Time | Not reliably established for commercial seed; verify with supplier |
| Germination Temperature | Species-specific instructions required |
| Sunlight Requirements | Partial shade to filtered sunlight |
| Soil Requirements | Moisture-retentive, fertile, well-drained soil |
| Watering Needs | Regular watering; prefers consistently moist soil |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 6–18 inches tall, depending on conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 8–12 inches, depending on growing conditions |
| Primary Uses | Fresh herb for salads, soups, curries, and Southeast Asian dishes |
| Propagation | Commonly through stem cuttings |
Add distinctive Southeast Asian flavor to your home herb garden with Vietnamese Coriander. Its aromatic foliage and spreading growth habit make it suitable for containers and garden beds. Provide warm temperatures, partial shade, and consistent moisture for healthy plant development.
Find helpful answers about Vietnamese Coriander seeds, culinary uses, and growing requirements.
No. Vietnamese Coriander (Persicaria odorata) is different from regular cilantro (Coriandrum sativum). Vietnamese Coriander is a perennial herb with narrow leaves and a peppery, citrus-like flavor, while cilantro is an annual herb with a different leaf shape and taste.
Vietnamese Coriander prefers consistently moist conditions and can grow well near water in suitable environments. It can also be grown in containers with moisture-retentive soil. Avoid stagnant, poorly aerated conditions that may damage the roots.
Fresh Vietnamese Coriander leaves are commonly used in Vietnamese salads, noodle dishes, soups, curries, and spring rolls. Their distinctive peppery flavor adds freshness and aroma to many Southeast Asian recipes.