Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apiaceae

Genus:

Anthriscus

Species:

Anthriscus cerefolium

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, Illinois, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, Canada: British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers fertile soil with organic matter