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Coriandrum sativum (Coriander, Cilantro, Chinese Parsley)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 29622

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Apiales Family: Apiaceae Genus: Coriandrum Species: Coriandrum sativum

Common Names add Coriander edit | delete Chinese parsley edit | delete Cilantro edit | delete Plant Types edit Annual Herb Medicinal Spice   Zones / Hardiness edit 2a (to -45 F / -43 C) 2b (to -40 F / -40 C) 3a (to -35 F / -37 C) 3b (to -30 F / -34 C) 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Flowering Start edit June   Flowering End edit October   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Butterfly Garden Vegetable Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Rich   Soil pH edit 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)   Bloom Colour edit Pink White   Wildlife Value edit Butterflies (larvae/caterpillar food)   Propagation Techniques edit Seed   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below The dried seeds are the spice 'coriander'. edit | delete It lures beneficial insects that then eat on the insect pests edit | delete The herb 'cilantro' is the leaves of this plant. edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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