Petroselinum, Curly Parsley
Petroselinumcrispum 'Moss Curled'

Family: Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Petroselinum (pet-roh-sel-EE-num)
Species: crispum (KRISP-um)
Cultivar: Moss Curled

Category
Herbs
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Green

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored