Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
Family: Apiaceae
Parsley is a traditional ingredient in many types of food, particularly in the Mediterranean region where the plant was first domesticated. It is now grown worldwide, both in commercial fields and in home gardens. It is easy to grow in a low-maintenance planting of herbs. Many gardeners plant parsley in butterfly gardens, because it is a favorite food source for several different types of caterpillar.
Tags:
biennial, butterfly, herb, sun
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Cultivation: Small to medium-sized biennial for USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9. Grows best in partial to full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 1' to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from mid-summer through early fall.
Propagation: seeds.
Size: Reaches 1' to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from mid-summer through early fall.
Propagation: seeds.