Cilantro/Coriander vs Lupine

Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?

Cilantro/Coriander

Coriandrum sativum

Apiaceae · herbs

EdibleLow Maintenance

Lupine

Lupinus polyphyllus

Fabaceae · flowers

Deer ResistantMedium Maintenance

Hardiness Zone Range

Cilantro/Coriander (Zones 2-11)

Lupine (Zones 4-7)

Overlap: Both grow in zones 4–7

Detailed Comparison

Feature	Cilantro/Coriander	Lupine
Scientific Name	Coriandrum sativum	Lupinus polyphyllus
Family	Apiaceae	Fabaceae
Category	herbs	flowers
Sun	☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Well-drained	Well-drained, Slightly Acidic
Height	2'	4'
Spread	8"	2'
Bloom Season	Spring-Summer	Late Spring-Summer
Bloom Color	White, Pink	Blue, Purple, Pink, Yellow
Growth Rate	Fast	Medium
Native Region	Mediterranean, Western Asia	North America
Maintenance	Low	Medium

Special Traits

Cilantro/Coriander

Yes — EdibleNo — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Lupine

No — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Care Tips

Cilantro/Coriander

✓Succession sow every 2-3 weeks — bolts quickly in heat.
✓Prefers cool weather.
✓Let some plants flower for coriander seeds.
✓Self-seeds readily.
✓'Slow-bolt' varieties extend harvest.

Lupine

✓Don't transplant — deep taproot.
✓Direct sow or plant young.
✓Nick seed coat before planting.
✓Nitrogen-fixing — don't fertilize.
✓Cool summers preferred.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

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 Lupine if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 4–7.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 4–7. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Cilantro/Coriander and Lupine grow in the same hardiness zone?

Cilantro/Coriander grows in USDA zones 2-11, while Lupine grows in zones 4-7. Both plants can grow together in zones 4 through 7.

Do Cilantro/Coriander and Lupine have the same sun and water needs?

Cilantro/Coriander needs full sun to part shade and medium water, while Lupine needs full sun and medium water. Their differing requirements mean you may need separate garden areas for each.

Which grows taller, Cilantro/Coriander or Lupine?

Lupine grows taller at 4' compared to Cilantro/Coriander at 2'. Lupine spreads 2' while Cilantro/Coriander spreads 8".

Are Cilantro/Coriander and Lupine deer resistant?

Lupine is deer resistant, but Cilantro/Coriander is not. If deer are a concern, Lupine is the better choice, or protect Cilantro/Coriander with fencing.

Which is easier to maintain, Cilantro/Coriander or Lupine?

Cilantro/Coriander has low maintenance while Lupine has medium maintenance. Cilantro/Coriander may be easier for beginning gardeners to manage.

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Detailed Comparison

Feature	Cilantro/Coriander	Lupine
Scientific Name	Coriandrum sativum	Lupinus polyphyllus
Family	Apiaceae	Fabaceae
Category	herbs	flowers
Sun	☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Well-drained	Well-drained, Slightly Acidic
Height	2'	4'
Spread	8"	2'
Bloom Season	Spring-Summer	Late Spring-Summer
Bloom Color	White, Pink	Blue, Purple, Pink, Yellow
Growth Rate	Fast	Medium
Native Region	Mediterranean, Western Asia	North America
Maintenance	Low	Medium

Care Tips

Cilantro/Coriander

✓Succession sow every 2-3 weeks — bolts quickly in heat.
✓Prefers cool weather.
✓Let some plants flower for coriander seeds.
✓Self-seeds readily.
✓'Slow-bolt' varieties extend harvest.

Lupine

✓Don't transplant — deep taproot.
✓Direct sow or plant young.
✓Nick seed coat before planting.
✓Nitrogen-fixing — don't fertilize.
✓Cool summers preferred.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

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 Lupine if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 4–7.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 4–7. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Cilantro/Coriander and Lupine grow in the same hardiness zone?

Cilantro/Coriander grows in USDA zones 2-11, while Lupine grows in zones 4-7. Both plants can grow together in zones 4 through 7.

Do Cilantro/Coriander and Lupine have the same sun and water needs?

Cilantro/Coriander needs full sun to part shade and medium water, while Lupine needs full sun and medium water. Their differing requirements mean you may need separate garden areas for each.

Which grows taller, Cilantro/Coriander or Lupine?

Lupine grows taller at 4' compared to Cilantro/Coriander at 2'. Lupine spreads 2' while Cilantro/Coriander spreads 8".

Are Cilantro/Coriander and Lupine deer resistant?

Lupine is deer resistant, but Cilantro/Coriander is not. If deer are a concern, Lupine is the better choice, or protect Cilantro/Coriander with fencing.

Which is easier to maintain, Cilantro/Coriander or Lupine?

Cilantro/Coriander has low maintenance while Lupine has medium maintenance. Cilantro/Coriander may be easier for beginning gardeners to manage.