Wild Chervil
Anthriscus sylvestris
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, 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:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Single-dotted Wave (Idaea dimidiata)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
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:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks; sow in fall or early spring.