Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Herbs
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
  
Number of Varieties
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
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
  
12-1
  
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
  
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
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
Orange, Yellow
  
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
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
  
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
  
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
  
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
  
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
  
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowers, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum
  
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
  
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
  
Marigold
  
In Hindi
धनिया
  
गेंदा
  
In German
Koriander
  
Ringelblume
  
In French
Coriandre
  
Souci
  
In Spanish
Cilantro
  
Caléndula
  
In Greek
Κολίανδρο
  
κατιφές
  
In Portuguese
Coentro
  
Malmequer
  
In Polish
Kolendra
  
Nogietek
  
In Latin
coriandrum
  
Caltha
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Apiales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Apiaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Coriandrum
  
Tagetes
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Coriandreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Apioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Coriander and Marigold
Season and care of Coriander and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Coriander and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coriander season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coriander is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Coriander is Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Coriander and Marigold Physical Information
Coriander and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Coriander and Marigold are as follows:
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Coriander and Marigold
Care of Coriander and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Coriander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.