Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Europe, Western Asia, India
Habitat
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small, flat and dissected
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Runners, 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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
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
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
Chervil, French Chervil
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
चेवील
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Kerbel
Echte Kamille
In French
Cerfeuil
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
Perifollo
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
Σκαντζίκι
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
Cerefólio
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
Trybula
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
BOOPES
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Anthriscus
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Chervil and German Chamomile
Season and care of Chervil and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Chervil and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chervil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and German Chamomile season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chervil is Neutral and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Chervil and German Chamomile Physical Information
Chervil and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Chervil and German Chamomile are as follows:
Chervil flower color: White
Chervil leaf color: Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Chervil and German Chamomile
Care of Chervil and German Chamomile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chervil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.