Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Chervil, Anthriscus cerefolium, is native to the Middle East, Russia and the Caucasus, but is naturalised in many areas of the world. It was used by the Romans, who believed it cleansed their blood and had restorative properties. Today it is used in fish dishes, soups and butter sauces.

Chervil is a hardy annual, bearing light green, feathery leaves with a mild aniseed flavour, and clusters of small white flowers from late-spring to summer.

Seed germinates quickly so can be sown direct outside, once all risk of frost has passed. It works well in pots. Leaves are ready to harvest after around six weeks, and plants will regrow, so leaves may be harvested continually throughout summer (as long as flowers are removed).

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Anthriscus and wildlife

Anthriscus is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Anthriscus poisonous?

Anthriscus has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Anthriscus cerefolium
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