Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
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
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
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, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use to half the strength of the 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
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Caterpillar
Allergy
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum
FOENICULUM vulgare
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
Common Fennel, Fennel
In German
Koriander
Fenchel
In French
Coriandre
Fenouil
In Spanish
Cilantro
Hinojo
In Greek
Κολίανδρο
Μάραθο
In Portuguese
Coentro
Funcho
In Polish
Kolendra
Koper włoski
In Latin
coriandrum
faeniculi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Coriandrum
Foeniculum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coriandreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Coriander and Fennel
Season and care of Coriander and Fennel is important to know. While considering everything about Coriander and Fennel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coriander season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fennel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coriander is Loam, Sand and for Fennel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coriander is Neutral and for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Coriander and Fennel Physical Information
Coriander and Fennel physical information is very important for comparison. Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coriander and Fennel are as follows:
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Fennel flower color: Yellow
- Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Coriander and Fennel
Care of Coriander and Fennel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Fennel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Coriander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fennel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.