Wild Chervil
Anthriscus sylvestris
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kirgizstan, Korea, Krym, Kuril Is., Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Türkiye, Uganda, Ukraine, Yemen
Radomianin
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Anthriscus
- Species:
- Anthriscus sylvestris
- USDA Symbol:
- ANSY
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Biennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Single-dotted Wave (Idaea dimidiata)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, beneficial insects
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers nutrient-rich environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification. Can self-sow readily and germinate the following spring after natural winter chilling.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI