Petroselinum consists of aromatic biennial plants featuring wide, pinnate to 3-pinnate foliage. These plants produce compound umbels adorned with small white or pale green flowers.

Petroselinum

Petroselinum austriacum

Petroselinum crispum is a biennial herb characterized by a bushy growth habit and smooth, richly green leaves that are triangular and finely divided, with each segment reaching up to 3 cm in length. In its second year, this plant produces small, yellow-green flowers arranged in umbels that measure about 4 cm in diameter during the summer months. Widely used in cooking, parsley is a well-known culinary herb.

Petroselinum crispum

Petroselinum crispum 'Alzira'PBR

Petroselinum crispum 'Antaris'

Petroselinum crispum 'Arat'PBR

Petroselinum crispum 'Argon'PBR

Petroselinum crispum 'Aroma'PBR

This compact variety of curled parsley reaches a height of approximately 30cm. It features dense clusters of dark green leaves that offer excellent flavor. It is suitable for ornamental use and can also thrive in containers.

Petroselinum crispum 'Bravour'

Petroselinum crispum 'Bukett'PBR

Petroselinum crispum 'Champion Moss Curled' is a resilient biennial herb that retains its foliage for much of the year. It features fragrant, finely divided leaves that are densely curled, along with small clusters of yellow-green flowers that appear in the summer months. This variety is straightforward to cultivate and thrives in pots and containers.

Petroselinum crispum 'Champion Moss Curled'

Petroselinum crispum 'Clivi'

Petroselinum crispum 'Curlina' is a compact cultivar known for its dense, curled foliage. This parsley variety is well-suited for growing in containers on windowsills or as part of mixed plantings on patios, thriving in both sunny and partially shaded locations.

Petroselinum crispum 'Curlina'

Petroselinum crispum 'Dakota'PBR

Petroselinum crispum 'Darki'

Petroselinum crispum 'Darklett'PBR

Petroselinum crispum 'Decora'

Petroselinum crispum 'Envy' features rich green, tightly curled foliage that serves both culinary and decorative purposes. This biennial herb can develop clusters of small yellow-green flowers during the summer if not pruned. It is well-suited for container gardening.

Petroselinum crispum 'Envy'

Petroselinum crispum 'Extra Moss Curled'

Petroselinum crispum 'Extra Triple Curled 2'

Petroselinum crispum 'Favorit'

Petroselinum crispum 'Fidelio'PBR

Petroselinum crispum 'Garland'

Petroselinum crispum 'Gigante Di Napoli'

Petroselinum crispum 'Greek'

Petroselinum crispum 'Green River'

Petroselinum crispum 'Greenso'PBR

Petroselinum crispum 'Grune Perle'

Petroselinum crispum 'Hank' (v)

Petroselinum crispum 'Juwel'

Petroselinum crispum 'Katinka'

Petroselinum crispum 'Laica'PBR

Petroselinum crispum 'Laura'PBR

Petroselinum crispum 'Lion'PBR

Petroselinum crispum 'Lisette'PBR

Petroselinum crispum 'Moss Curled 4 - Afro'

Petroselinum crispum 'Moss Curled' is a biennial herb characterized by its aromatic, finely dissected, and tightly curled foliage. In summer, it produces small clusters of yellow-green flowers arranged in umbels.

Petroselinum crispum 'Moss Curled'

Petroselinum crispum 'Opal'PBR

Petroselinum crispum 'Orfeo'PBR

Petroselinum crispum 'Paloma'PBR

Petroselinum crispum 'Paravert'PBR

Petroselinum crispum 'Petra'

Petroselinum crispum 'Petronella'PBR

Petroselinum crispum 'Polina'

Petroselinum crispum 'Prairie'PBR

Petroselinum crispum 'Rosette'

Petroselinum crispum 'Starlett'PBR

Petroselinum crispum 'Super Moss Curled'

Petroselinum crispum 'Wega'PBR

Petroselinum crispum 'Xenon'

Petroselinum crispum French is a biennial herb that typically grows to around 60 cm in height. It features flat, deeply divided leaves that are dark green and aromatic. Its flavor is more robust compared to some curled parsley varieties, making it a popular choice for culinary applications rather than just as a garnish. In the second year of growth, it produces small clusters of white cream flowers during the summer months.

Petroselinum crispum French

Petroselinum crispum var. crispum

This vigorous biennial features highly aromatic, dark green leaves that are 1 to 3 times pinnate and flat in appearance. In summer, it produces small yellow-green flowers arranged in umbels.

Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum

This biennial plant grows upright to approximately 30 cm and features deeply divided, dark green leaves that emit a strong aroma. During its second year, it produces branching clusters of small yellow-green flowers in the summer. 'Titan' is a compact cultivar with flat leaves, making it suitable for various garden settings.

Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum 'Titan'

Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum, introduced to England in the 18th century, enjoyed popularity for roughly a century and remains a culinary staple in Germany. Its foliage resembles that of standard parsley, both in look and flavor, allowing for similar culinary applications. However, this variety is distinct in that its roots, which can grow up to 15 cm in length, bear a resemblance to parsnips. The flavor profile of these roots is often likened to a combination of parsnips and parsley or parsnips and celery, with the sweetest, most flavorful results achieved through cooking. This biennial plant is typically cultivated as an annual, and while it is frost-hardy, it is best harvested in late autumn or early winter. Notably, the largest roots are often the most flavorful. Allowing the plant to flower will render the leaves inedible, after which the plant will complete its life cycle.