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Parsley 'Italian Flat Leaf'

Italian Parsley


Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms

  • Lush green, fan shaped foliage
  • Widely used fresh or dried in many recipes
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Edible
Edible
Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Moist, Well-Drained
Moist, Well-Drained



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in well-drained, rich soil with full sun to partial shade, tolerating cooler weather. Keep soil consistently moist, not soggy; water when the top inch dries. 


Height: 10-12 in
Spacing: 10-12 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color:
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Container
  • Edible
  • Border or Bed

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained


Genus Overview: Petroselinum

Common Name: Parsley-Italian

Know as parsley, typically grows in a clump 12-18 inches tall and wide in the first year. Dark green, triangular leaves that are either tightly curled (curly parsley) or flat (Italian/flat-leaf parsley). Produces small yellow flowers in its second year, often used as a culinary garnish and flavoring