Botanical Name: Common Names:
Coriandrum sativum Slow Bolting Coriander, Cilantro
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Herbs & Vegetables Clumping, Upright
Description:
Popular annual herb commonly known as Coriander. Green flat open foliage sit on top of stems. Suitable for most gardens or plant in a container. Great for adding to salads, casseroles, dips, sauces and many other culinary dishes. 'Slow Bolt' variety produces seed later in the season compared to other varieties which allows for a longer harvest. Grows approx. 50cm H.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
TBA Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Mass Planting, Playgrounds, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Generally trouble free, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Apiaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate