Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
French parsley
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-12
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
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small, flat and dissected
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very 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
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
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, Needs a lot of water initially
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, Partial 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
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Other Uses
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
Chervil, French Chervil
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In German
Kerbel
Süßkartoffel
In French
Cerfeuil
Patate douce
In Spanish
Perifollo
Batata
In Greek
Σκαντζίκι
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
Cerefólio
Batata doce
In Polish
Trybula
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
BOOPES
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chervil and Sweet Potato
Season and care of Chervil and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Chervil and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chervil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Potato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chervil is Neutral and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chervil and Sweet Potato Physical Information
Chervil and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Chervil and Sweet Potato are as follows:
Chervil flower color: White
Chervil leaf color: Green
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of Chervil and Sweet Potato
Care of Chervil and Sweet Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chervil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.