Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
China, Japan, Korea
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
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Requires consistently moist soil
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
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
Asthma, Chronic fatigue
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum
PETASITES japonicus 'Purpureus'
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Purple Butterbur
In Hindi
धनिया
Purple Butterbur
In German
Koriander
Lila Pestwurz
In French
Coriandre
Violet Butterbur
In Spanish
Cilantro
púrpura petasita
In Greek
Κολίανδρο
Purple Butterbur
In Portuguese
Coentro
roxo Carrapicho
In Polish
Kolendra
Purpurowy Lepiężnik
In Latin
coriandrum
Purple Butterbur
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Coriandrum
Petasites
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coriandreae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Coriander and Purple Butterbur
Season and care of Coriander and Purple Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Coriander and Purple Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coriander season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Purple Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coriander is Loam, Sand and for Purple Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coriander is Neutral and for Purple Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coriander and Purple Butterbur Physical Information
Coriander and Purple Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Purple Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Coriander and Purple Butterbur are as follows:
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Purple Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Purple Butterbur leaf color: Green, Purple and Burgundy
Care of Coriander and Purple Butterbur
Care of Coriander and Purple Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Purple Butterbur 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 Purple Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.