5 Live Vietnamese Coriander (Rau Răm) Plants 8–10" Tall – Persicaria odorata

Grow your own Vietnamese Coriander (Rau Răm) (Persicaria odorata), an aromatic culinary herb widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine. Its flavorful leaves are valued for their distinctive taste and make a wonderful addition to herb gardens, raised beds, and patio containers.

This listing includes five (5) live Vietnamese Coriander plants approximately 8–10 inches tall at the time of shipping. These fast-growing herbs perform best in warm conditions with consistently moist, well-drained soil and can be grown outdoors during the growing season or in containers.

Approx. 8–10 inches tall at time of shipping.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive live starter plants (young plants). Listing photos show the plants at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Includes 5 live Vietnamese Coriander (Rau Răm) plants
• Approx. 8–10 inches tall at time of shipping
• Botanical name: Persicaria odorata
• Aromatic edible culinary herb
• Ideal for herb gardens, raised beds, and containers
• Fresh leaves commonly used in Southeast Asian dishes
• Prefers full sun to partial shade
• Grows best in moist, well-drained soil
• Suitable for container gardening
• Easy to grow in warm climates

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 5 Live Persicaria odorata (Vietnamese Coriander/Rau Răm) plants

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Vietnamese Coriander, Rau Răm
Scientific Name: Persicaria odorata
Plant Type: Edible Herb
Life Cycle: Perennial in warm climates; often grown as an annual in cooler regions
Flower/Fruit Color: Small white to pale pink flowers
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Water: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist
USDA Zone: 9–11

❓ FAQ:

1. Is Rau Răm the same as common coriander (cilantro)?
No. Vietnamese Coriander (Persicaria odorata) is a different plant with its own distinctive flavor, although both are used as culinary herbs.

2. Can it be grown in containers?
Yes. It grows well in containers with consistently moist, well-drained soil.

3. What light does Vietnamese Coriander prefer?
It grows best in full sun to partial shade.

4. How often should I water it?
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during warm weather.

5. What USDA zones are suitable for Vietnamese Coriander?
It is generally perennial in USDA Zones 9–11 and can be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in cooler climates.