Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Coriandrum sativum
Apiaceae · herbs
Convallaria majalis
Asparagaceae · flowers
Cilantro/Coriander (Zones 2-11)
Lily of the Valley (Zones 3-8)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 3–8
| Feature | Cilantro/Coriander | Lily of the Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coriandrum sativum | Convallaria majalis |
| Family | Apiaceae | Asparagaceae |
| Category | herbs | flowers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade | ⛅ Part Shade to Full Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained | Rich, Moist |
| Height | 2' | 8" |
| Spread | 8" | 1' |
| Bloom Season | Spring-Summer | Spring |
| Bloom Color | White, Pink | White |
| Growth Rate | Fast | Medium |
| Native Region | Mediterranean, Western Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
Cilantro/Coriander
Lily of the Valley
Cilantro/Coriander
Lily of the Valley
Choose Cilantro/Coriander if you want a low-maintenance plant. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 2–11.
Choose Lily of the Valley if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade to full shade with medium water in zones 3–8.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 3–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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