Parsley

Mock Orange

About Parsley and Mock Orange

Parsley

Mock Orange

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What is

Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Shrub

Origin

Southern Europe

Mexico

Types

Petroselinum crispum

Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii

Number of Varieties

3069

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

Wide range of ecological site

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-98-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-7

Sunset Zone

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

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm150.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Red blotch

Bacteria wilt, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Anaphylaxis, angioedema, Rhinitis

allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin K

Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PETROSELINUM crispum 'Afro'

CHOISYA ternata

Common Name

Parsley

Mexican Orange, Mock Orange

In Hindi

अजमोद

Philadelphus

In German

Petersilie

Pfeifensträucher

In French

Persil

Philadelphus

In Spanish

Perejil

Philadelphus

In Greek

Μαϊντανός

Philadelphus

In Portuguese

Salsa

Philadelphus

In Polish

Pietruszka

Jaśminowiec

In Latin

apium

Philadelphus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheobionta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Cornales

Family

Apiaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Petroselinum

Philadlephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Philadelpheae

Subfamily

Hydrangeoideae

Number of Species

30179

1 27800

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Properties of Parsley and Mock Orange

Wondering what are the properties of Parsley and Mock Orange? We provide you with everything About Parsley and Mock Orange. Parsley doesn't have thorns and Mock Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Parsley does not have fragrant flowers. Parsley has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, angioedema and Rhinitis and Mock Orange has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, angioedema and Rhinitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Parsley and Mock Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Parsley and Mock Orange

Season and care of Parsley and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Parsley and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parsley season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Parsley is Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Parsley is Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.

Parsley and Mock Orange Physical Information

Parsley and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Parsley height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Parsley and Mock Orange are as follows:

Parsley flower color: Yellow green
Parsley leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Parsley and Mock Orange

Care of Parsley and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parsley pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Parsley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.