Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
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
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
धनिया
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Koriander
Große Bartgras
In French
Coriandre
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Cilantro
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Κολίανδρο
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Coentro
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Kolendra
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
coriandrum
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Genus
Coriandrum
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Coriandreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Coriander and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Coriander and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Coriander and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coriander season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big Bluestem season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coriander is Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coriander is Neutral and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Coriander and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Coriander and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Coriander and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Coriander and Big Bluestem
Care of Coriander and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Coriander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.