Petroselinum crispum
parsley
A hairless, clump-forming, bushy biennial herb with rich-green, crisped, triangular, 2- to 3-pinnate, aromatic leaves. The leaves are divided into segments, each to 3cm long. In summer of the second year, bears small yellow-green, star-shaped flowers in umbels 4cm across. Parsley is a popular culinary herb
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Petroselinum are aromatic biennials with broad, pinnate to 3-pinnate leaves and compound umbels of small white or pale green flowers
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Normally grown as an annual it can be overwintered although leaves become coarser in the second year. Follow parsley cultivation for more advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in situ, in succession from late spring through summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Remove flowers unless wanted for seed
Pests
May be susceptible to carrot fly, aphids and celery leaf miner
Diseases
May be susceptible to a leaf spot and a virus
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