Baltic Parsley is a striking flowering perennial native to coastal regions, valued for its delicate umbel flowers that bloom from summer through fall. Hardy in zone 5, this heirloom variety reaches 36 to 48 inches tall with a compact 30-inch spread, thriving in full sun with moderate water and drought tolerance once established. The plant's deer resistance and exceptional appeal to pollinators make it a low-maintenance choice for gardens seeking both aesthetic interest and ecological benefit.
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Full Sun
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5-5
48in H x 30in W
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Baltic Parsley produces graceful white flower clusters that persist across five months of the growing season, from June through November. Its remarkable drought tolerance means once you've given it a solid start, it handles dry spells with ease, and its deer resistance protects it from browsing pressure that troubles many other ornamentals. The combination of extended blooming, compact stature, and pollinator magnetism creates a plant that earns its garden space year after year.
Baltic Parsley is grown as an ornamental flowering plant, valued for its extended blooming period and delicate umbel flowers that brighten gardens from early summer through late fall. Its pollinator-attracting flowers make it a functional addition to gardens designed to support bees and other beneficial insects.
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Stratify seeds for 30 to 60 days before sowing. Mix seed with damp clean sand or vermiculite, place in a sealed bag, and refrigerate at 35 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Check regularly for germination and keep the medium lightly moist. As seedlings emerge, transplant them individually to continue growth. After the chilling period is complete, sow into containers and maintain consistent moisture until seedlings are established.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the stratification and indoor growing period is complete, once soil temperatures have warmed and frost danger has passed in zone 5. Harden off seedlings gradually by exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before final planting. Space plants 30 inches apart to accommodate mature width.
Direct sow seeds in fall or use winter sowing by placing seeds in pots in the shade, covering them with a thin layer of clean sand. This outdoor stratification mimics natural conditions and often yields better germination than indoor starting.
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