Chervil
Anthriscus cerefolium
Also called French parsley
Garden plant · Herbs, veg & fruitIT BOLTS IN SUN AND HEAT, in about six weeks. Sow it in the shade of something taller, in small amounts, every three weeks from March to September.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Easy
- Water
- Every 3 daysWater the ground — water at the base, in the morning, not over the leaves.
- Light
- Partial shade — full sun makes it bolt
- Feed
- Not needed
- Humidity
- Average
- Hardiness
- Hardy — an average winter RHS H4, to -10°C
- Size
- 0.4 m tall · 0.25 m across
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Origin
- Europe and western Asia
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsSafe for pets
PeopleNot checked yet
Nobody has checked this one against a source for us yet, so treat it as unknown rather than safe.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-08-04.
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