Chervil
Anthriscus cerefolium
Chervil is a delicate, anise-flavored culinary herb that grows best in cool weather with partial shade, making it ideal for spring and fall gardens or shaded windowsills. It prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil and will bolt quickly in hot or dry conditions, so keep it cool and well-watered. Harvest young leaves regularly by snipping from the outer portions of the plant to encourage bushy, productive growth.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
9″
Watering Schedule
Every 4-5 Days • Water Moderately To Keep Soil Evenly Moist, Allowing The Top Inch To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-40° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 10″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda, aspca
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 7, 2020 by helena Marino (cc-by-sa)
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