Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
French parsley
Not Available
Habitat
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Small, flat and dissected
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Chervil, French Chervil
Dwarf Bamboo
In French
Cerfeuil
Ajowan
In Spanish
Perifollo
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Σκαντζίκι
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Cerefólio
aipo
In Latin
BOOPES
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Anthriscus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chervil and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Chervil and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Chervil and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chervil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chervil is Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Chervil and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Chervil and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Chervil and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Chervil flower color: White
Chervil leaf color: Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Chervil and Ajwain plant
Care of Chervil and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chervil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chervil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.