Coriandrum sativum 'Moroccan'
coriander 'Moroccan'
A vigorous, upright, annual variety with bright green, aromatic leaves. Favoured for being quick to bolt with minimal leaf production with the focus instead being on seed production
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Coriandrum are upright annuals with pinnately divided, aromatic foliage and compound umbels of small white or purplish flowers in summer and early autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun for seed production. Very quick to bolt with minimal leaf production. See coriander cultivation for more information
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in situ in spring. See sowing seeds indoors for further advice
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Pick leaves as required and remove flower stems before flowering to encourage leaf growth
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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