Italian Parsley

Scientific Name: Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum

Also Known As

Petroselinum crispum 'Italian Flat Leaved'
Italian Flat Leaved Parsley

Plant type

herb, annual / biennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

1-11

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Italian Parsley plant details

Italian Parsley is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen annual / biennial herb with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer chartreuse and cream flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Italian Parsley

Plant type: annual / biennial herb
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and cream blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, culinary, edible, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Italian Parsley

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: rabbit
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The work-horse of herbs! Its sweet flavor renders richness to almost any dish or stock. It also makes am amazing parsley pesto. I grew up with curly parsley but flat-leafed Italian is much tastier and because the leaves are smooth, it does not collect soil in frilly foliage. Italian parsley is a vigorous herb that can grow 2’ tall and wide when spaced 1-1.5’ apart. If planted closer, it will not get as big. Plant in good garden soil and keep well-watered in the dry season. Twist off the stems as you need them. It will flower and go to seed in the spring and self-sows easily. One of the best herbs for growing indoors! It will grow all winter long provided lots of leaves for soothing soups and stews!

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Sinister ancient legends linked parsley with death, for ancient Greeks crowned victors of funeral games with wreaths of this herb--and the poisonous Fool's Parsley (Aethusa cynapium) resembles the culinary type. The ornamental dark green leaves have a fresh, concentrated flavor, and have three times more witamin C than oranges and twice as much iron as spinach. Attracts beneficial insects and is a butterfly larval food source. This product is not compliant with the United-States-Canada Organic Equivalence Arrangement (USCOEA) and is not certified organic in Canada.