Curly-Leaf Parsley (Petroselinum crispum 'Crispum')

Curly-Leaf Parsley

Petroselinum crispum 'Crispum' is a clumping perennial with triangular, strongly flavored, crinkly leaves. Bright green foliage livens up any garden. Usually grown as an annual since leaves become coarser in the second year. Host plant for black swallowtail butterfly larvae.

Key Features

• Curly, flavorful leaves; great foliage plant.
• Edible; host for black swallowtail larvae.
• Usually grown as annual.

Growing Conditions

Full sun to part shade; moist but well‑drained soil.

Care & Propagation

Sow seed in situ from spring to late summer. Germination slow and erratic. Problems: stem rot, damping off, leaf spots, carrot fly, celery fly larvae, black swallowtail larvae.

Landscape Uses

Beds, borders; herb garden.

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