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Coriandrum sativum (Coriander)
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0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
1 year
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Coriandrum sativum
Other names
Coriander, Cilantro, Chinese parsley
Genus
Coriandrum Coriandrum
Species
C. sativum - C. sativum is an upright, clump-forming annual with bright green leaves, variably-shaped and lobed lower at the base of the plant, pinnate with linear leaflets on flowering stems. Umbels of small, asymmetric, white, pale pink or pale purple flowers in summer are followed by edible, aromatic fruit.
Coriandrum sativum is: Deciduous
Fragrance
The foliage has aromatic leaves
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Flower
Insignificant or absent, White in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Pick leaves as needed. Remove flower stems before flowering to prolong leaf harvest. If seeds are desired, harvest once fully ripe.
Propagation
Sow in situ in spring. In areas with very mild winters, can be sown in situ in autumn. Tends to self-seed readily.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Coriandrum sativum (Coriander) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Drying, Foliage only, Add to salads, Flavouring food and drinks
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil. For best seed production, plant in full sun. For leaf production, plant in partial shade. Plant tends to bolt - cease leaf growth, flower, set seed, and die - in hot summer climates.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
The silvery leaves of Coriandrum sativum pair well with pink and purple Cistus, and orange lillies or poppies.
Botanical name
Coriandrum sativum
Other names
Coriander, Cilantro, Chinese parsley
Genus
Coriandrum Coriandrum
Species
C. sativum - C. sativum is an upright, clump-forming annual with bright green leaves, variably-shaped and lobed lower at the base of the plant, pinnate with linear leaflets on flowering stems. Umbels of small, asymmetric, white, pale pink or pale purple flowers in summer are followed by edible, aromatic fruit.
Native to
Europe
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
The foliage has aromatic leaves
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent, White in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pick leaves as needed. Remove flower stems before flowering to prolong leaf harvest. If seeds are desired, harvest once fully ripe.
Propagation
Sow in situ in spring. In areas with very mild winters, can be sown in situ in autumn. Tends to self-seed readily.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Coriandrum sativum (Coriander) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Drying, Foliage only, Add to salads, Flavouring food and drinks
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil. For best seed production, plant in full sun. For leaf production, plant in partial shade. Plant tends to bolt - cease leaf growth, flower, set seed, and die - in hot summer climates.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3, Zone 2
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COMPANION PLANTS
The silvery leaves of Coriandrum sativum pair well with pink and purple Cistus, and orange lillies or poppies.
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