parsley
Petroselinum crispum
Apiaceae · perennial · introduced
Last updated
Data Maturity Structured
This profile synthesizes data from multiple published sources. Expert field review is in progress.
Quick Facts
Height
1-1.5 ft (foliage); 2-3 ft (flower stalk, year 2)
Spread
0.5-1 ft
Growth Rate
Moderate
Light
Sun to Part Shade
Soil
Well Drained
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 4–9
Bloom Time
May-July (second year)
Origin
Mediterranean region (southern Europe, northern Africa)
Diseases (3)
Pests (1)
Carrot Rust Fly
Cultivars (2)
''Italian Giant''
Flat-leaf type. Large, deeply cut leaves with strong flavor. The standard culinary flat-leaf parsley.
''Forest Green''
Curly type. Dark green, tightly curled leaves. Vigorous, cold-tolerant.