Petroselinum crispum Italian
Italian Parsley
- Great both fresh and dried
- Excellent for seasoning many different foods
- Fan-like foliage
- Medicinal uses
- Great for herbal tea and oils
- Easy to grow
- Suitable for containers or the garden
- Included in Recipe(s): Persian Chicken with Herbs, Stuffed Mushrooms with Oregano, Sara's Hearty White Bean and Fall Greens Soup, Tabouli (Zesty Lebanese Salad), Salsa Verde, Parsley and Breadcrumb Stuffing for Fish, Shrimp with Parsley Pesto, Vegetables a la Grèque, Green Cilantro Salsa
- Category: Herbs, Edibles
- Hardiness Zone: 8-10
- Height: 15-24 in
- Spread: 15-24 in
- Bloom Color: Green Shades
This commonly grown herb is anything but common when it comes to its herbal qualities and uses. 'Italian' can be used dried or fresh for seasoning a myriad of different foods but that's only the start of its remarkable qualities. Its distinctive fan-like foliage has a laundry list of medicinal purposes and is used extensively in oils and herbal teas. 'Italian's' easy growing style is well suited to both the garden or a container and is happy merely with full sun and a well drained soil mix. Biennial.
Additional Information about Petroselinum crispum Italian
Parsley should be planted in the garden, in outdoor containers, and indoors on a sunny windowsill. Water regularly as needed, more often if grown in containers.