Herb · Apiaceae family
coriander
Coriandrum sativum
In short a 10-second read
Coriander (herb) grows to 0.3–0.6 m tall and 0.2–0.4 m wide when mature. It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil. It flowers in June–July; the flowers are white or pink. Sow in March–June.
× spread 0.2–0.4 m
Where to plant
Sun and soil.
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil.
Sun
Tolerates several positions — choose to suit the rest of the garden.
Soil and water
average to moist · watering: little
Soil: loamy, humus-rich
Soil pH 6–7.5
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Flowers
June–July · white or pink
Pruning
remove flower stems (as needed)
Sowing
direct sowing: March–June
Winter protection
does not overwinter
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does coriander flower?
In June–July; the flowers are white or pink.
When do I sow coriander?
In March–June (direct sowing).
Does coriander tolerate shade?
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
How much space does coriander need?
At maturity 0.2–0.4 m wide and 0.3–0.6 m tall; recommended spacing 20 cm.
Where the data comes from
We compared the data in 6 expert sources. Last checked 20 October 2026.
Show sources (6)
- NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
- RHS — How to grow coriander
- Wikidata (CC0) — Coriandrum sativum
- OSU Extension - Growing Herbs
- Missouri Botanical Garden - Herbs factsheet
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EU
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