Hedge-parsley
Torilis nodosa
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
TN
Pollinators
bees, beetles, flies
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Hedge-parsley is a small annual wildflower that forms compact clumps with delicate, fern-like foliage and tiny white flower clusters. It thrives in sunny, dry conditions and completes its life cycle in one growing season. This low-maintenance plant provides subtle texture and attracts beneficial insects during its spring to summer blooming period.
In an HOA neighborhood
Hedge-parsley 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.
- Often considered a weed due to its informal appearance
- Annual nature means gaps in landscape coverage
- Small size and delicate texture may appear unkempt to some
Wildlife value
The small white flowers attract a variety of beneficial insects including native bees, beetles, and flies. Its compact size and abundant blooms make it a valuable pollinator resource in smaller garden spaces.
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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