Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
French parsley
Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor
Habitat
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions
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
A1, A2, 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
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
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
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
Anti-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Culinary use, Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'
Common Name
Chervil, French Chervil
Viola
In Spanish
Perifollo
Viola
In Portuguese
Cerefólio
Viola
In Polish
Trybula
Altówka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Malpighiales
Family
Apiaceae
Violaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Apioideae
Violoideae
Season and Care of Chervil and Viola
Season and care of Chervil and Viola is important to know. While considering everything about Chervil and Viola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chervil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Viola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Viola is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chervil is Neutral and for Viola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chervil and Viola Physical Information
Chervil and Viola physical information is very important for comparison. Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Viola height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Chervil and Viola are as follows:
Chervil flower color: White
Chervil leaf color: Green
Viola flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue and Lavender
- Viola leaf color: Green
Care of Chervil and Viola
Care of Chervil and Viola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chervil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Viola 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 Viola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.