Persicaria odorata
Species
Also called Vietnamese Mint, Vietnamese Coriander, Laksa Leaf
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Bright but filtered. Vietnamese Coriander burns within days in unfiltered south-facing summer sun, and stops growing within months in deep shade.” — Vietnamese Coriander (Vietnamese mint) care guide | Growli
“14-30°C (optimal); damaged below ~5°C and killed by frost (57-86°F (optimal); damaged below ~40°F and killed by frost)” — Vietnamese Coriander (Vietnamese mint) care guide | Growli
“Roughly 15-45 cm (6-18 in) tall and a similar or wider spread” — Vietnamese Coriander (Vietnamese mint) care guide | Growli
“Mildly toxic to pets” — Vietnamese Coriander (Vietnamese mint) care guide | Growli
“Aphids — Soft-bodied sap-suckers that cluster on tender new growth. Dislodge them with a firm spray of water; for heavier infestations use insecticidal soap, rinsing edible leaves well before use.” — Vietnamese Coriander (Vietnamese mint) care guide | Growli
Who grows this
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Persicaria odorata
- Fact sheet: 2 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian