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Petroselinum crispum (Parsley)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 29817

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Apiales Family: Apiaceae Genus: Petroselinum Species: Petroselinum crispum

Common Names add Parsley edit | delete Plant Types edit Biennial Herb Medicinal Spice   Zones / Hardiness edit 2a (to -45 F / -43 C) 2b (to -40 F / -40 C) 3a (to -35 F / -37 C) 3b (to -30 F / -34 C) 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C) 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)   Flowering Start edit June   Flowering End edit August   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Container/Patio Butterfly Garden Vegetable Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Moist Clay / Heavy Loamy / Medium Sandy / Light Rich   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Yellow/Gold Green   Wildlife Value edit Butterflies (larvae/caterpillar food)   Propagation Techniques edit Seed   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Leaves and root are edible. edit | delete May require between 3-8 weeks before germination. edit | delete Most commonly used as a garnish. edit | delete Native to Southern Europe. edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Add Your Opinion About This Plant Netty (13946) wrote on Feb 22 2009 Parsley is a favorite food of Black Swallowtail larvae. I like this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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Other names for this plant:
Apium petroselinum
Carum petroselinum
Petroselinum hortense
Petroselinum sativum
Petroselinum vulgare



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