Herbs

Petroselinum crispum 'Pagoda'

Pagoda curled parsley

Curly parsley foliage. The photograph does not identify the Pagoda cultivar. Kurt Kaiser / CC0 1.0. Rotated for upright display

A long-stemmed parsley with densely curled, moss-like leaves, not a flat-leaf variety. Choose a pot at least 10 inches wide and deep.

At a glance

Sun: Sun to part shade
Water: Consistent moisture; draining soil

Sizes & prices

3.5"$4.99

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: Water in dry weather; avoid drying out.
Wet soil: Moisture-retentive soil with drainage.

Culinary uses

Use: Fresh leaves in salads, cooking and garnishes.
Harvest: Cut outer leafy stems near the base.
Store: Use fresh or freeze; drying reduces flavor.

Seasonal interest

Form: Long stems with moss-curled foliage.
Life cycle: Biennial; generally grown for first-year leaves.

Growing & care

Harvest: Pick a few stems regularly, leaving the center to regrow.
Size & life cycle: Parsley species is about 1 ft. tall in its leafy first year; second-year flower stems can reach 2–3 ft. These are general parsley dimensions, not a Pagoda cultivar measurement.

Sources & photo credits

cucurbitbreeding.wordpress.ncsu.edu

Royal Horticultural Society

NC State Extension

Photo: Kurt Kaiser / CC0 1.0; rotated for upright display, resized and converted to WebP · CC0 1.0

Image notes: Curly parsley foliage. The photograph does not identify the Pagoda cultivar. Kurt Kaiser / CC0 1.0. Rotated for upright display, resized and converted to WebP.

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