Cilantro 'Santo'
Cilantro
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Fast growing with broad, celery-like stems
- Green leaves, very similar appearance to Italian parsley
- Use in any Mexican or Asian recipe
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Edible
Garden
Rabbit Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun with partial afternoon shade during summer and organically rich soil with consistent moisture. Avoid soggy conditions and fertilize with an all-purpose fertilizer. Plants do best in cooler spring and fall weather but can still be grown through summer just with more frequent bolting. Removing flowers prolongs the growth and better taste of the foliage.
Height: 12-24 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 12-18 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color:
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Container
- Edible
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Dry Soil
Genus Overview: Cilantro
Common Name: Cilantro
Frilly green leaves are great for a variety of dishes and the seed (coriander) can be dried and used as well. Can be grown in the ground, in beds and containers.