Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Small, flat and dissected
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Chervil, French Chervil
In French
Stevia
Cerfeuil
In Spanish
Stevia
Perifollo
In Greek
Stevia
Σκαντζίκι
In Portuguese
Stevia
Cerefólio
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Stevia and Chervil
Season and care of Stevia and Chervil is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Chervil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Chervil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Chervil is Neutral.
Stevia and Chervil Physical Information
Stevia and Chervil physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Chervil are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chervil flower color: White
- Chervil leaf color: Green
Care of Stevia and Chervil
Care of Stevia and Chervil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chervil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Stevia 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.