Parsley, Italian Flat
Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum
Description: Italian Parsley is a flavorful, biennial herb known for its flat, deeply lobed green leaves and robust, slightly peppery taste. More intense in flavor than its curly counterpart, this versatile herb is a staple in Mediterranean and global cuisine, enhancing soups, sauces, salads, and pestos. With its lush, upright growth habit, Italian Parsley is perfect for herb gardens, borders, and container planting.
Wildlife Benefits: Italian Parsley serves as a host plant for black swallowtail butterfly caterpillars, contributing to pollinator conservation. When allowed to flower in its second year, it attracts beneficial insects, including bees and hoverflies.
Medicinal Benefits: Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as antioxidants, Italian Parsley has been traditionally used to support digestion, kidney health, and circulation. Its fresh or dried leaves can be used in teas, infusions, or as a nutrient-packed addition to meals.
Native Status: Native to the Mediterranean region, Italian Parsley thrives in Georgia’s climate and grows well in both garden beds and containers.
Pollinator Friendliness: Though primarily cultivated for its leaves, Italian Parsley’s delicate yellow-green flowers provide a valuable nectar source for bees and other pollinators.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–24 inches
Spacing: 6–12 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to Grow: Italian Parsley thrives in rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Harvest leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth. In its second year, the plant will bolt, producing flowers before going to seed—allow it to self-seed for future plantings or remove flower heads to extend leaf production.
Bring bold flavor, nutrition, and pollinator support to your garden with Italian Parsley—a kitchen essential that’s as functional as it is beautiful.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum
Description: Italian Parsley is a flavorful, biennial herb known for its flat, deeply lobed green leaves and robust, slightly peppery taste. More intense in flavor than its curly counterpart, this versatile herb is a staple in Mediterranean and global cuisine, enhancing soups, sauces, salads, and pestos. With its lush, upright growth habit, Italian Parsley is perfect for herb gardens, borders, and container planting.
Wildlife Benefits: Italian Parsley serves as a host plant for black swallowtail butterfly caterpillars, contributing to pollinator conservation. When allowed to flower in its second year, it attracts beneficial insects, including bees and hoverflies.
Medicinal Benefits: Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as antioxidants, Italian Parsley has been traditionally used to support digestion, kidney health, and circulation. Its fresh or dried leaves can be used in teas, infusions, or as a nutrient-packed addition to meals.
Native Status: Native to the Mediterranean region, Italian Parsley thrives in Georgia’s climate and grows well in both garden beds and containers.
Pollinator Friendliness: Though primarily cultivated for its leaves, Italian Parsley’s delicate yellow-green flowers provide a valuable nectar source for bees and other pollinators.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–24 inches
Spacing: 6–12 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to Grow: Italian Parsley thrives in rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Harvest leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth. In its second year, the plant will bolt, producing flowers before going to seed—allow it to self-seed for future plantings or remove flower heads to extend leaf production.
Bring bold flavor, nutrition, and pollinator support to your garden with Italian Parsley—a kitchen essential that’s as functional as it is beautiful.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum
Description: Italian Parsley is a flavorful, biennial herb known for its flat, deeply lobed green leaves and robust, slightly peppery taste. More intense in flavor than its curly counterpart, this versatile herb is a staple in Mediterranean and global cuisine, enhancing soups, sauces, salads, and pestos. With its lush, upright growth habit, Italian Parsley is perfect for herb gardens, borders, and container planting.
Wildlife Benefits: Italian Parsley serves as a host plant for black swallowtail butterfly caterpillars, contributing to pollinator conservation. When allowed to flower in its second year, it attracts beneficial insects, including bees and hoverflies.
Medicinal Benefits: Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as antioxidants, Italian Parsley has been traditionally used to support digestion, kidney health, and circulation. Its fresh or dried leaves can be used in teas, infusions, or as a nutrient-packed addition to meals.
Native Status: Native to the Mediterranean region, Italian Parsley thrives in Georgia’s climate and grows well in both garden beds and containers.
Pollinator Friendliness: Though primarily cultivated for its leaves, Italian Parsley’s delicate yellow-green flowers provide a valuable nectar source for bees and other pollinators.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–24 inches
Spacing: 6–12 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to Grow: Italian Parsley thrives in rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Harvest leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth. In its second year, the plant will bolt, producing flowers before going to seed—allow it to self-seed for future plantings or remove flower heads to extend leaf production.
Bring bold flavor, nutrition, and pollinator support to your garden with Italian Parsley—a kitchen essential that’s as functional as it is beautiful.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.