Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apiaceae

Genus:

Chaerophyllum

Species:

Chaerophyllum tainturieri

USDA Symbol:

CHTA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

90 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small insects

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers open, sunny locations

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with cold stratification; may exhibit erratic germination typical of Apiaceae.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI