Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Africa
Habitat
Damp forests, Farms, Fields, Forests, Open areas, Open Forest, Open Plains, open Woodlands, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet Woods
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
धनिया
African Iris
In German
Koriander
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Coriandre
African Iris
In Spanish
Cilantro
Iris africano
In Greek
Κολίανδρο
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
Coentro
Iris africano
In Polish
Kolendra
Afryki Iris
In Latin
coriandrum
African Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Apiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coriandreae
Irideae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Coriander and African Iris
Season and care of Coriander and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Coriander and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coriander season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coriander is Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coriander is Neutral and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coriander and African Iris Physical Information
Coriander and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Coriander and African Iris are as follows:
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Coriander and African Iris
Care of Coriander and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Coriander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.