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Cut-leaf hedge parsley Plant Care
Caucalis platycarpos L.
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With its delicate, fern-like leaves and clusters of tiny white flowers, this plant originates from the Mediterranean region. Plant collectors are drawn to its unique appearance and ability to thrive in dry, rocky soils, making it a sought-after addition to diverse gardens.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Cut-leaf hedge parsley?
Water Cut-leaf hedge parsley every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Cut-leaf hedge parsley Native To?
- Albania
- Algeria
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
- Palestine
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- The Netherlands
- Tunisia
- Türkiye
- UAE
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Yemen
What Is the Cut-leaf hedge parsley?
Cut-leaf hedge parsley (Caucalis platycarpos) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Caucalis genus. Cut-leaf hedge parsley is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East as far east as Iran. Cut-leaf hedge parsley is also known as Hedge parsley, Mares tail.
Cut-leaf hedge parsley displays a low-growing, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Cut-leaf hedge parsley produces small white or pink clustered flowers in umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Cut-leaf hedge parsley?
Caucalis platycarpos requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Cut-leaf hedge parsley Need?
Cut-leaf hedge parsley thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Cut-leaf hedge parsley Prefer?
Caucalis platycarpos grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Cut-leaf hedge parsley prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cut-leaf hedge parsley?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Cut-leaf hedge parsley to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Cut-leaf hedge parsley?
Feed Cut-leaf hedge parsley every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Cut-leaf hedge parsley?
Divide and repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Cut-leaf hedge parsley?
Cut-leaf hedge parsley can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps.
Is the Cut-leaf hedge parsley Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Cut-leaf hedge parsley, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Cut-leaf hedge parsley?
Cut-leaf hedge parsley is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Cut-leaf hedge parsley Need?
Cut-leaf hedge parsley grows outdoors in USDA Zone 6a – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 6a. Cut-leaf hedge parsley is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East as far east as Iran.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6a – 10b
Keep exploring plants
Cut-leaf hedge parsley is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Caucalis genus — compare its care with other Caucalis species on PlantoScan.
Caucalis is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Cut-leaf hedge parsley thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Caucalis platycarpos L., family Apiaceae (first published in Sp. Pl. : 241 (1753)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cut-leaf hedge parsley, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Denys Vynokurov, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 6a – 10b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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