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Anthriscus cerefolium

Anthriscus cerefolium

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ChervilBiennial, HerbFamily: Apiaceae

Height: 60cmSpread: 30cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

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 ‘Cerefolium’ and wildlife

Anthriscus ‘Cerefolium’ 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 ‘Cerefolium’ poisonous?

Anthriscus ‘Cerefolium’ 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