Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley
Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum
Traits
Varieties We Carry
StandardPetroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum
Sizes & Pricing
Seed PackFrom$2.99
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterModerate to High
Mature size12-18 in × 9-12 in
About Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley
Italian flat-leaf parsley (Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum) is a cool-season biennial herb grown as a fall/winter annual in NE Florida. Its aromatic flat leaves are prized for culinary use, and blooming second-year plants serve as host for black swallowtail butterfly caterpillars. Starting at $2.99.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Herbaceous
- Soil
- Loam, Rich, Moist, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
Italian parsley grows best in full sun in NE Florida but appreciates light afternoon shade to extend its productive life through the warm spring months. Grow as a cool-season crop planted in fall.
Water
Keep soil consistently moist — do not allow it to dry out. Water regularly, especially as temperatures rise in spring, to delay bolting and extend the harvest.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in rich, well-drained loam amended with compost. Fertilize lightly at planting with a balanced slow-release fertilizer; parsley is a light feeder and does not require heavy supplemental feeding.
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Common questions
Is Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley a good plant for St. Augustine?
Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley is a plant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 12-18 in × 9-12 in.