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Curly Parsley

Scientific Name: Petroselinum crispum

Plant type

perennial, herb, annual / biennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 9"-12"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Curly Parsley plant details

Curly Parsley is a broadleaf semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial herb with green foliage. In summer chartreuse flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Curly Parsley

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial herb
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, culinary, easy-to-grow, edible, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Curly Parsley

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The frilly, bright green leaves of parsley are used in cooking and as a garnish. It is also an ornamental foliage plant that looks great in gardens and containers. It is a biennial. Foliage is said to taste better in the first year than in the second year when it blooms. I have had clumps that persisted for many years and provided lots of tasty foliage. Use fresh or dried. Each year we carry traditional parsley, flat Italian parsley and others.