Herb · Apiaceae family
parsley
Petroselinum crispum
In short a 10-second read
Parsley (herb) grows to 0.2–0.6 m tall and 0.2–0.3 m wide when mature. It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average soil. It flowers in June–July; the flowers are green. Sow in May–August. Hardy to −26 °C.
× spread 0.2–0.3 m
Where to plant
Sun, soil, frost.
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average soil. Hardy to −26 °C.
Sun
Tolerates several positions — choose to suit the rest of the garden.
Soil and water
average · watering: moderate
Soil: loamy, humus-rich
Frost
It copes with a normal winter outdoors.
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
Reaches maturity in about 1–2 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Flowers
June–July · green
Pruning
remove flower stems (as needed)
Sowing
direct sowing: May–August
Winter protection
not needed
Overwintering
It copes with winter on its own.
It overwinters outdoors without protection, hardy to −26 °C.
- Needs no protection
- Hardy to −26 °C
- Dies back in winter and regrows in spring
What to combine it with
Ready-made combinations.
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Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does parsley flower?
In June–July; the flowers are green.
When do I sow parsley?
In May–August (direct sowing).
Does parsley tolerate shade?
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
How much space does parsley need?
At maturity 0.2–0.3 m wide and 0.2–0.6 m tall; recommended spacing 25 cm.
Does parsley survive winter outdoors?
Yes, without protection, hardy to −26 °C.
Where the data comes from
The data is indicative — we are still comparing it with further sources. Last checked 20 October 2026.
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