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Flat-Leaf Parsley

Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum, Apiaceae

Zones
5a9b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Biennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

67

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Antagonistic Plants

WormwoodArtemisia absinthium

Wormwood produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of many plants including parsley and other herbs

Sweet FennelFoeniculum vulgare

Fennel's allelopathic compounds can significantly reduce parsley growth and vigor

Bronze FennelFoeniculum vulgare

Fennel's allelopathic compounds can significantly reduce parsley growth and vigor

MugwortArtemisia vulgaris

Mugwort exhibits allelopathic properties that suppress parsley growth

Common RueRuta graveolens

Rue produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of nearby herbs including parsley

Bronze FennelFoeniculum vulgare Purpureum

Bronze fennel exhibits same allelopathic properties as regular fennel, inhibiting parsley

LovageLevisticum officinale

Lovage's large size and extensive root system compete heavily with smaller herbs like parsley

AngelicaAngelica archangelica

Angelica's large stature creates heavy shade and root competition for smaller herbs

ElecampaneInula helenium

Large elecampane plants compete heavily with smaller herbs for light and nutrients

BurdockArctium lappa

Burdock's extensive taproot and large leaves compete intensely with parsley

MulleinVerbascum thapsus

Tall mullein creates dense shade that suppresses parsley growth

EpazoteDysphania ambrosioides

Epazote produces strong aromatic compounds that may inhibit nearby herbs

Milk ThistleSilybum marianum

Milk thistle's large size and spiny nature compete with and crowd out smaller herbs

HorehoundMarrubium vulgare

Horehound may produce compounds that inhibit growth of other herbs

Yellow DockRumex crispus

Yellow dock's deep taproot and aggressive spreading habit compete with parsley

SorrelRumex acetosa

Sorrel's spreading root system can outcompete parsley for nutrients

St. Johns WortHypericum perforatum

St. Johns Wort may produce allelopathic compounds that inhibit herb growth

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

LeavesRoots

Common Questions

What zones does Flat-Leaf Parsley grow in?

Flat-Leaf Parsley grows in USDA hardiness zones 5a through 9b.

What are good companion plants for Flat-Leaf Parsley?

Good companions for Flat-Leaf Parsley include Cilantro, Chervil, Mitsuba, Sweet Corn.

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