Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Fuss
- Taxonomy
- Family: Apiaceae · Genus: Petroselinum1
- Native distribution
- Caribbean, North America, Oceania, Algeria, Greece, Morocco, NW. Balkan Pen.uncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
6 synonyms
- Apium hortulanum Brunfels
- Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Mansf.
- Petroselinum neapolitanum Danert
- Petroselinum sativum L.
- Petroselinum vulgare Gray, 1821
- Petroselinum vulgare Lagasca
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (8)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Petroselinum crispum · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q25284 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Petroselinum crispum 003.JPG · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Petroselinum crispum · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Petersilie · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Parsley · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
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Petroselinum tip: Biennial: it flowers and turns bitter in year two – sow fresh every year.
Fine in small amounts as seasoning; large amounts can cause photosensitivity.
Petroselinum crispum – what to know
Petroselinum crispum – family: Apiaceae, genus: Petroselinum. Native range: Caribbean, North America, Oceania, Algeria, Greece, Morocco, NW. Balkan Pen. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. -15 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Petroselinum species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Petroselinum crispum?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Petroselinum crispum need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Petroselinum crispum get?
Frost-hardy to about -15 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Petroselinum crispum toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
When does Petroselinum crispum flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Petroselinum: Typical flowering time: June, July.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
No blooms logged yet. If yours flowers, your data will be the first!
Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Data sources: GBIF.org – Petroselinum crispum (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q25284 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Petroselinum crispum 003.JPG (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Petroselinum crispum (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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