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Coriandrum sativum 'Lemon' (Lemon coriander)

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Variety or Cultivar
'Lemon' is a fast growing annual with aromatic leaves and small white or purplish flowers. It has a sweet, subtle lemon flavour, and can be used for flavouring food.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.5 m 0.5 m 1-2 years
1 ft 1 ft 1-2 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in fertile, well drained soil. If you want seed development, plant in full sun, or leaf production plant in partial shade. Leaves can be picked as required forand seeds gathered when ripe.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Drying, Add to salads, Foliage only

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect, Clump-forming

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

The foliage has a lemon scent.

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Leaves can be picked as required for seasoning and seeds gathered when ripe to dry.

Propagation methods

Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Aphids

Diseases

Powdery mildew

Plant in good soil in full sun

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