Field Parsley Piert
Aphanes arvensis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
low
Size
2"–8" H × 2"–6" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
DE
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Field parsley piert is a tiny annual herb that forms small, low mats of delicate, lobed leaves. It produces inconspicuous greenish flowers from May through July and typically goes unnoticed in most garden settings due to its diminutive size.
In an HOA neighborhood
Field Parsley Piert takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Extremely small size makes it appear like a weed
- Annual lifecycle creates gaps in plantings
- Lacks ornamental appeal for formal landscapes
Wildlife value
This plant provides minimal documented wildlife value, with no specific pollinator associations recorded. Its small stature and brief annual lifecycle limit its ecological contribution compared to other native options.
Common questions
- How much sun does Field Parsley Piert need?
- Field Parsley Piert grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Field Parsley Piert bloom?
- Field Parsley Piert blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Field Parsley Piert native?
- Field Parsley Piert (Aphanes arvensis) is native to DE, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Field Parsley Piert HOA-friendly?
- Field Parsley Piert takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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