Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Types
Myristica fragrans
Petroselinum crispum
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Anaphylaxis, angioedema, Rhinitis
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Antioxidants, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
PETROSELINUM crispum 'Afro'
Common Name
Nutmeg
Parsley
In German
Muskatnuss
Petersilie
In French
noix de muscade
Persil
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Perejil
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
Μαϊντανός
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Salsa
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Pietruszka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Apiales
Genus
Myristica
Petroselinum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Parsley
Season and care of Nutmeg and Parsley is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Parsley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Parsley season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Parsley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Parsley is Neutral.
Nutmeg and Parsley Physical Information
Nutmeg and Parsley physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Parsley height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Parsley are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Parsley
Care of Nutmeg and Parsley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Parsley pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Parsley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.