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Santo Cilantro

Scientific Name: Coriandrum sativum 'Santo'

Also Known As

  • Chinese Parsley
  • Coriander

Plant type

herb, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 1-12

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Santo Cilantro plant details

Santo Cilantro is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial herb with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Santo Cilantro

Plant type: annual / biennial herb
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Santo Cilantro

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An annual herb with white flowers in summer, also called Chinese parsley. The foliage has a hot flavor and is used in oriental dishes. The seeds are pungently fragrant and sweet and are used in Mexican foods, breads.
Cilantro "Santo" is slow bolting, commonly used, high quality. Popular in salsa and other mexican foods. Seed is treated with Thiram to protect from bugs. Handle carefully and do not eat.

Gardening facts about Santo Cilantro plant

How to Grow Santo Cilantro

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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