Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
North America
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
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, 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, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
-
Allergy
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
American Elm
In Hindi
धनिया
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Koriander
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Coriandre
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Cilantro
olmo americano
In Greek
Κολίανδρο
American Elm
In Portuguese
Coentro
olmo americano
In Polish
Kolendra
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
coriandrum
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids