Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Southern Europe
Types
French parsley
Petroselinum crispum
Habitat
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Small, flat and dissected
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Anaphylaxis, angioedema, 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
Antioxidants, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
PETROSELINUM crispum 'Afro'
Common Name
Chervil, French Chervil
Parsley
In German
Kerbel
Petersilie
In French
Cerfeuil
Persil
In Spanish
Perifollo
Perejil
In Greek
Σκαντζίκι
Μαϊντανός
In Portuguese
Cerefólio
Salsa
In Polish
Trybula
Pietruszka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Anthriscus
Petroselinum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Chervil and Parsley
Season and care of Chervil and Parsley is important to know. While considering everything about Chervil and Parsley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chervil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Parsley season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Parsley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chervil is Neutral and for Parsley is Neutral.
Chervil and Parsley Physical Information
Chervil and Parsley physical information is very important for comparison. Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Parsley height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chervil and Parsley are as follows:
Chervil flower color: White
Chervil leaf color: Green
Parsley flower color: Yellow green
- Parsley leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chervil and Parsley
Care of Chervil and Parsley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chervil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Parsley 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 Parsley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.