Petroselinum, Flat-Leaf Italian Parsley, Large-Leaf Parsley 'Italian Flat Leaf'

Petroselinumcrispum var. neapolitanum

Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Petroselinum (pet-roh-sel-EE-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Herbs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Castle Rock, Colorado

Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts

Battle Creek, Michigan

Galesburg, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Mount Orab, Ohio

Thompsons Station, Tennessee

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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(Daniel) Mount Orab, OH (Zone 6b) | September 2009 | positive

The flavor is a bit much for me, but otherwise this is a very good plant to grow. The germination and groweth is fabulous! Both are very ...Read More

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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2006 | positive

Flat, glossy dark green leaves have a strong parsley/celery for fresh use. Stiff, upright leaves. A regular staple in my winter to spring...Read More

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