Coriander, Cilantro, Chinese Parsley 'Santo'

Coriandrumsativum

Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Coriandrum (kor-ee-AN-drum)
Species
sativum (sa-TEE-vum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Thayer, Missouri

Blair, Nebraska

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Both the leaves and the flowers of this variety are used for cooking. Great for stir-fries, salsa and curries.

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

I have grown this variety for 2 seasons. As advertised, it is slow to bolt, so fewer sowings have to be made. The leaves seem to be ext...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | January 2003 | positive

Supposed to be a more heat-tolerant and slower-bolting strain; nice to have a last batch of herbs to use with the late-season tomatoes for salsa.

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