Torilis arvensis, commonly known as spreading hedge parsley, is an erect and spreading plant within the Apiaceae family. It features feathery, pinnate leaves and thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring south- or west-facing, sheltered aspects. This cultivar grows well in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral pH, tolerating dry to moist conditions. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for wildlife gardens and naturalistic planting schemes, with interest in spring and summer. Propagation is achieved by seed or division.

Spreading hedge parsley (Torilis arvensis) thrives in full sun to partial shade, ideal for wildlife gardens and naturalistic planting from spring to summer.

Torilis arvensis

Torilis arvensis subsp. arvensis is a cultivar of the Torilis genus, belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is an erect, spreading plant with feathery, pinnate leaves. Suitable for full sun or partial shade, it thrives in sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral pH and can tolerate both dry and moist conditions. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is best used in wildlife gardens and naturalistic planting schemes, with interest during spring and summer. Propagation is by seed or division.

Torilis arvensis subsp. arvensis thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideal for wildlife gardens and naturalistic planting from spring to summer, hardy to RHS

Torilis arvensis subsp. arvensis

Torilis nodosa, commonly known as knotted hedge parsley, is an erect and spreading plant within the Apiaceae family. It features feathery, pinnate leaves and thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring south- or west-facing, sheltered aspects. Well-suited to loam or sandy soils with a neutral pH, it prefers dry to moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is ideal for wildlife gardens and naturalistic planting schemes, offering interest in spring and summer. Cultivation involves planting in well-drained soil with watering during establishment, and propagation is by seed or division.

Torilis nodosa (knotted hedge parsley) thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideal for wildlife gardens and naturalistic planting from spring to summer.