How much sun does Upright Hedge-parsley need?

Upright Hedge-parsley grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Upright Hedge-parsley bloom?

Upright Hedge-parsley blooms in June, July, August, and September.

What pollinators does Upright Hedge-parsley attract?

Upright Hedge-parsley draws bees, beetles, and flies.

Is Upright Hedge-parsley HOA-friendly?

Upright 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.

Upright Hedge-parsley

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Torilis japonica

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Upright Hedge-parsley (Torilis japonica) 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

part shade

Water

medium

Size

12"–48" H × 6"–24" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Pollinators

bees, beetles, flies

Native alternatives to Upright Hedge-parsley

Upright 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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Upright hedge-parsley is a weedy annual herb with small white flowers arranged in umbrella-like clusters. This non-native plant can spread aggressively and is often considered undesirable in maintained landscapes. It typically grows in disturbed areas and can become invasive.

In an HOA neighborhood

Upright Hedge-parsley takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Non-native invasive species
Weedy appearance throughout growing season
Can spread aggressively and self-seed

Wildlife value

The small white flowers attract various pollinators including bees, beetles, and flies during summer months.

Common questions

How much sun does Upright Hedge-parsley need?: Upright Hedge-parsley grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Upright Hedge-parsley bloom?: Upright Hedge-parsley blooms in June, July, August, and September.
What pollinators does Upright Hedge-parsley attract?: Upright Hedge-parsley draws bees, beetles, and flies.
Is Upright Hedge-parsley HOA-friendly?: Upright 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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