Herbs

Petroselinum crispum

Italian flat-leaf parsley

Also known as: Flat-leaf parsley

A leafy kitchen herb with divided, flat green leaves. Both catalog spellings refer to the flat-leaf type; no named cultivar is asserted. It usually replanted annually for leafy harvests.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to light shade
Mature size: Height: About 1 ft.; 2–3 ft. when flowering · Spread: 8–12 in.
Water: Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Life cycle: Biennial; usually grown as an annual
Bloom: Greenish-yellow umbels in the second year.

Sizes & prices

3.5"$4.99
6"$7.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Avoid letting soil dry out.
Wet soil: Needs moisture and drainage.
Heat: Can wilt in hot, humid conditions.

Pollinators & wildlife

Caterpillar host: Swallowtail

Keep in mind: Keep pets and horses from grazing; large quantities can cause problems.

Culinary uses

Edible part: Leaves for fresh flavor and garnish.
Harvest: Snip outer stalks; flavor declines during flowering.

Growing & care

Protect the taproot when transplanting. Harvest outer stalks to keep new growth coming.

Sources & photo credits

NC State Extension

Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: species photo; resized and recompressed, not cropped.

Reviewed September 15, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.