Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
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Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
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
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Allergy
-
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
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Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
CORIANDRUM sativum
Common Name
Crocus
Cilantro, Coriander
In German
Krokus
Koriander
In French
Crocus
Coriandre
In Spanish
Azafrán
Cilantro
In Greek
κρόκος
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
Açafrão
Coentro
In Polish
Krokus
Kolendra
In Latin
Erocum
coriandrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Apiales
Family
Iridaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Crocoideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Crocus and Coriander
Season and care of Crocus and Coriander is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Coriander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Coriander season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Coriander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Coriander is Neutral.
Crocus and Coriander Physical Information
Crocus and Coriander physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Coriander are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
- Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Crocus and Coriander
Care of Crocus and Coriander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coriander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.