Common name
Japanese Parsley, Mitsuba
Botanical name
Cryptotaenia japonica
Variety
na
Zone
USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F)
Light
Part sun
Height
8-10" (20-25 cm)
Habit
Upright
Feed
Fertilize with an all-purpose fertilizer
Water
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Summer
Maintenance
Shear back lightly after bloom to prevent unwanted seeding
Delicious herb with mild flavors of celery and parsley. Leaves and stalks are excellent used fresh in salads or soups and added to vegetable dishes or stir fry in the last stages of cooking. For best flavor, avoid overcooking. Allow some reseeding for longevity in the garden.