Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
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Habitat
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
open Woodlands, sandy seeps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-8
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, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Black, Dark Brown, Tan
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting
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 excessively, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Pests and diseases, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bog Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
Antirheumatic, Black Dyes, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Fibre, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
CYTISUS 'Lena'
Common Name
Chervil, French Chervil
Broom
In Spanish
Perifollo
escoba
In Greek
Σκαντζίκι
σκούπα
In Portuguese
Cerefólio
vassoura
In Latin
BOOPES
iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Chervil and Broom
Season and care of Chervil and Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Chervil and Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chervil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broom season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chervil is Neutral and for Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chervil and Broom Physical Information
Chervil and Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Broom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chervil and Broom are as follows:
Chervil flower color: White
Chervil leaf color: Green
Broom flower color: Yellow, Red and Lemon yellow
- Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Chervil and Broom
Care of Chervil and Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chervil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broom 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 Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.