Overview
Torilis arvensis is a plant with a erect, spreading habit in the genus Torilis, part of the Apiaceae family, with feathery, pinnate leaves foliage. Torilis arvensis grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens and naturalistic planting schemes. It is native to Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Azores, Baleares, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, Czechia-Slovakia, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Pakistan, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Yemen.
About
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.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Torilis
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Dry, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Torilis arvensis size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Erect, Spreading
- Foliage
- Feathery, Pinnate leaves
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Naturalistic planting schemes
- Native to
- Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Azores, Baleares, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, Czechia-Slovakia, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Pakistan, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Yemen
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Torilis arvensis
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Torilis arvensis?
Torilis arvensis prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Torilis arvensis need?
Torilis arvensis grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays dry to moist but well-drained.
Is Torilis arvensis hardy in the UK?
Torilis arvensis has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Torilis arvensis?
Seed, Division.
