Coriandrum sativum
'Confetti'
Confetti Coriander or Cilantro
Family |
Apiaceae |
Genus |
Coriandrum |
Species |
sativum |
Cultivar |
'Confetti' |
Category |
Annuals |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
10b |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cool season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H2 |
Temperature (°C) |
4 |
Temperature (°F) |
40 |
General Description |
This cultivar has very attractive feather-like foliage, making it quite distinctive from others of its kind. |
Landscape |
Borders, herb / vegetable gardens. |
Cultivation |
Well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Propagation |
Sow from February to September at 15-18°C. If sown indoors, place seeds in 7 cm deep pots, 1 cm deep. Seedlings should appear within 1 week to 10 days, after 1 month of sowing, plant in permanent positions. If sown outside, plant 1 cm deep in rows, 30 cm apart. |
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
Used as a herb in many culinary dishes. |