Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Japan
Types
Petroselinum crispum
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, angioedema, Rhinitis
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin K
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PETROSELINUM crispum 'Afro'
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Parsley
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In German
Petersilie
sasanqua
In French
Persil
sasanqua
In Spanish
Perejil
sasanqua
In Greek
Μαϊντανός
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Salsa
Sasankya
In Polish
Pietruszka
Sasankya
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Petroselinum
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Parsley and Sasanqua
Season and care of Parsley and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Parsley and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parsley season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Parsley is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Parsley is Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Parsley and Sasanqua Physical Information
Parsley and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Parsley height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Parsley and Sasanqua are as follows:
Parsley flower color: Yellow green
Parsley leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Parsley and Sasanqua
Care of Parsley and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parsley pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Parsley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.