Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
French parsley
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
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
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Oval
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, 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
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Chervil, French Chervil
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
चेवील
Cordia subcordata
In German
Kerbel
Cordia subcordata
In French
Cerfeuil
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Perifollo
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Σκαντζίκι
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Cerefólio
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Trybula
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
BOOPES
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Chervil and Kou
Season and care of Chervil and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Chervil and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chervil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kou season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chervil is Neutral and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chervil and Kou Physical Information
Chervil and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Chervil and Kou are as follows:
Chervil flower color: White
Chervil leaf color: Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Chervil and Kou
Care of Chervil and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chervil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Chervil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.