How much sun does Hedge-parsley need?

Hedge-parsley grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Hedge-parsley bloom?

Hedge-parsley blooms in May, June, and July.

What pollinators does Hedge-parsley attract?

Hedge-parsley draws bees, beetles, and flies.

Is Hedge-parsley HOA-friendly?

Hedge-parsley takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Hedge-parsley

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Torilis nodosa

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Hedge-parsley (Torilis nodosa) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

6"–24" H × 4"–12" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Pollinators

bees, beetles, flies

Native alternatives to Hedge-parsley

Hedge-parsley is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.

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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.

Common questions

How much sun does Hedge-parsley need?: Hedge-parsley grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Hedge-parsley bloom?: Hedge-parsley blooms in May, June, and July.
What pollinators does Hedge-parsley attract?: Hedge-parsley draws bees, beetles, and flies.
Is Hedge-parsley HOA-friendly?: Hedge-parsley takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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