Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Petroselinum
Rich deep bright green, serrated foliage, with variable curly toothed edges and a clean fresh mild flavour.
Culinary; the leaves are an excellent rich source of vitamins and minerals.
No kitchen should be without a good supply of this multi-purpose herb. It can be used as a garnish and flavouring and as a vegetable. There are two main varieties: curly leaf and flatleaf. Both can be used for the same purposes although flatleaf parsley has a stronger flavour and tends to be favoured in Mediterranean cooking.
• Aspect: Sun, Partial Shade
• Soil type: Damp Fertile Loam, Sand
• pH: Universal pH
• Habit: Clump height /Spread 30cm x 40cm
• Flowering colour: Cream
• Flowering time: Summer
• Uses: Culinary & Medicinal
• Container suitability: Yes and Garden
