Coriander. An aromatic annual herb with long stalked, glossy, bright green leaves, Umbels of white to pale purple flowers, followed by pale golden brown fruit. Flowers July to September. Fruits August to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Coriandrum sativum
An aromatic annual herb with long stalked, glossy, bright green leaves, Umbels of white to pale purple flowers, followed by pale golden brown fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Coriandrum |
|---|---|
| Species | sativum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Coriander |
| Flower Colour | white, purple |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Annual |
| Height | |
| Family | Apiaceae/Umbelliferae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, September |
| Colour Fruit | brown |
| Fruits When | August, September |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | |
| Border | Border, Herb garden, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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