Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Europe
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
dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
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
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum
Iris germanica
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
German Iris
In Hindi
धनिया
German Iris
In German
Koriander
German Iris
In French
Coriandre
German Iris
In Spanish
Cilantro
German Iris
In Greek
Κολίανδρο
German Iris
In Portuguese
Coentro
German Iris
In Polish
Kolendra
German Iris
In Latin
coriandrum
German Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Apiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coriandreae
Irideae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Coriander and German Iris
Season and care of Coriander and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Coriander and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coriander season is Spring, Summer and Fall and German Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coriander is Loam, Sand and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coriander is Neutral and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coriander and German Iris Physical Information
Coriander and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Coriander and German Iris are as follows:
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
- German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Coriander and German Iris
Care of Coriander and German Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coriander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.