Curly Parsley
Petroselinum crispum var. crispum
Herbs
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Petroselinum crispum var. crispum Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Petroselinum crispum var. crispum |
| Common Name: | curly parsley |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | biennial; best when treated as an annual beds & borders, herbs |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | rounded |
| Height: | 6 - 12 inches |
| Spread: | 12 inches |
| Foliage: | crinkled, dark green leaves |
| Flower: | greenish-yellow flowers are not the primary ornamental value |
| Bloom Period: | Summer |
| Fruit: | fruit are poisonous to birds |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | light shade - full sun |
| Water: | medium water requirement |
| Soil: | prefers soil that is well-drained, fertile, and richly organic |
| Heat Tolerance: | medium heat tolerance |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | propagation by seed |
| Pests & Pathology: | susceptible to leaf insects |
| Wildlife: | attracts black swallowtail butterflies fruit and seeds are poisonous to birds |
| Additional Notes: | rich in vitamin C some consider it to be "nature's breath freshener" |
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