Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Russia
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, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Insects
Allergy
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum
Primula elatior
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
Oxlip, true oxlip
In German
Koriander
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Coriandre
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Cilantro
Primula elatior
In Greek
Κολίανδρο
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Coentro
Oxlip
In Latin
coriandrum
Oxlip
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Coriandrum
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Coriandreae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Coriander and Oxlip
Season and care of Coriander and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Coriander and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coriander season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coriander is Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coriander is Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coriander and Oxlip Physical Information
Coriander and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Coriander and Oxlip are as follows:
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Coriander and Oxlip
Care of Coriander and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Oxlip 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 Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.