Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley
Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum
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Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jun 24, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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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
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.
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.
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.