Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley (Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum) $4.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Mediterranean Native • USDA Growing Zones: Biennial/Annual • Height: 12-18 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Second year Summer • Colors: Yellow-green • Flower Size: Small umbels
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to partial shade • Water: Moderate • Soil: Rich, well-draining • Spacing: 12 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Swallowtail Butterflies: Host plant • Native Bees: Second year nectar • Beneficial Wasps: Attracts predatory species • Hover Flies: Larval food source
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Plant new crop • Summer: Regular harvesting • Fall: Continue harvesting • Winter: Protect in cold areas
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Tomatoes
Carrots
Asparagus
Roses
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Strong flavor • Butterfly host plant • Nutritious herb • Better flavor than curly • Cold tolerant
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring or fall. Succession plant for continuous harvest.