Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbs
Origin
South America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
French parsley
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
not provided
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
Not Available
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Small, flat and dissected
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Petunia
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
Common Name
Petunia
Chervil, French Chervil
In French
Pétunia
Cerfeuil
In Spanish
Petunia
Perifollo
In Greek
πετούνια
Σκαντζίκι
In Portuguese
Petúnia
Cerefólio
In Polish
Petunia
Trybula
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Petunia and Chervil
Season and care of Petunia and Chervil is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Chervil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Chervil season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Chervil is Neutral.
Petunia and Chervil Physical Information
Petunia and Chervil physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Chervil are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Chervil flower color: White
- Chervil leaf color: Green
Care of Petunia and Chervil
Care of Petunia and Chervil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Chervil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chervil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.