Khmer Cooking Herbs

(Lippia graveolens) commonly called Mexican oregano, Redbrush lippia.  Prefer full sun, but can tolerate some shade. Prefers loamy, sandy, well-drained soil with a 6-8 ph.   Building soil with organic material to add nutrients to the soil. Fertilize with 3-2-3 (NPK) as needed.  

(Poliomintha longiflora) commonly called Mexican oregano. Commonly called Mexican oregano. Small light green leaves taste a crossed of Mint and Oregano. Showy trumpet like lavender flowers also edible and are quite lovely. This tender perennial needs overhead protection in the winter. Prefers fternoon shade.

(Ocimum citriodorum) commonly called 'Pesto Perpetuo'   Basil. The lime-green with a creamy marbled leaves will certainly be the conversation starter feature.  'Pesto Perpetuo' have a smaller, lime-green with creamy marbled leaves, form a dense upright pillar.  When crushed, the leaves have a fragrance of a cross between Thai and Lemon basil. It is a non-flowering plant and you'd never have to worry about this plant bolting to seed. Culinary use: salads, soups,  stews,  sauces,  or wraps. Cr. Google image 

 Scarlett leek (Allium ampeloprasum)  Broadleaf wild leek ( Allium porrum).