Vietnamese Mint

$0.50

Persicaria odorata

seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety

  • also called ‘Vietnamese coriander’
  • perennial plant, prefers damp soil
  • can be grown in part shade
  • suitable for containers

NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.

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Description

Vietnamese Mint is also called “Vietnamese Coriander”. It is a creeping perennial plant up to 30cm tall, which prefers damp soil and will even grow in ponds. 8cm long, pointy leaves on red stems. Can be grown in part shade where it will, in the right conditions, quickly cover the area. Best suited to containers. Vietnamese Mint is a tropical plant from south-east Asia and is very sensitive to cold and frosts.

Additional information

Best By

Dec-25

germination rate - current stock

30% (Aug 2024); 10% (Sept 2025)

Packet Quantity

30 seeds

Lifecycle

perennial

Sowing Months

September; October; November

Method

raise seedlings

Depth to Sow

surface sow and cover lightly

Germination

10-14 days

Distance Apart

60cm

Harvest

90 days