Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
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
4-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use to half the strength of the fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
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
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
FOENICULUM vulgare
CORIANDRUM sativum
Common Name
Common Fennel, Fennel
Cilantro, Coriander
In German
Fenchel
Koriander
In French
Fenouil
Coriandre
In Spanish
Hinojo
Cilantro
In Greek
Μάραθο
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
Funcho
Coentro
In Polish
Koper włoski
Kolendra
In Latin
faeniculi
coriandrum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Foeniculum
Coriandrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Coriandreae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Fennel and Coriander
Season and care of Fennel and Coriander is important to know. While considering everything about Fennel and Coriander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fennel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coriander season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fennel is Loam, Sand and for Coriander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Coriander is Neutral.
Fennel and Coriander Physical Information
Fennel and Coriander physical information is very important for comparison. Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Fennel and Coriander are as follows:
Fennel flower color: Yellow
Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
- Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Fennel and Coriander
Care of Fennel and Coriander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fennel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Fennel 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.