Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Mexico
Types
French parsley
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
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
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Shape
Small, flat and dissected
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
AGAVE americana
Common Name
Chervil, French Chervil
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
चेवील
अमेरिकी रामबांस
In German
Kerbel
amerikanische Agave
In French
Cerfeuil
Agave américaine
In Spanish
Perifollo
Agave americana
In Greek
Σκαντζίκι
American αγαύη
In Portuguese
Cerefólio
Agave americana
In Polish
Trybula
Amerykański Agawa
In Latin
BOOPES
American Agave
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Apiaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chervil and American Agave
Season and care of Chervil and American Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Chervil and American Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chervil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Agave season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Agave is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chervil is Neutral and for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral.
Chervil and American Agave Physical Information
Chervil and American Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Chervil and American Agave are as follows:
Chervil flower color: White
Chervil leaf color: Green
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
- American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Care of Chervil and American Agave
Care of Chervil and American Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chervil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Agave pruning is done 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 American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.