Herb · Apiaceae family
garden chervil
Anthriscus cerefolium
In short a 10-second read
Garden chervil (herb) grows to 0.3–0.6 m tall and 0.3–0.45 m wide when mature. It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil. It flowers in May–June; the flowers are white. Sow in March–August.
× spread 0.3–0.45 m
Where to plant
Sun and soil.
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil.
Sun
Tolerates several positions — choose to suit the rest of the garden.
Soil and water
average to moist · watering: moderate
Soil: clay, loamy, sandy
Soil pH 6–8
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Flowers
May–June · white
Pruning
harvest regularly (June–November)
Sowing
direct sowing: April–August; sow indoors: March–April
Winter protection
does not overwinter
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does garden chervil flower?
In May–June; the flowers are white.
When do I sow garden chervil?
In March–August (direct sowing, sow indoors).
Does garden chervil tolerate shade?
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
How much space does garden chervil need?
At maturity 0.3–0.45 m wide and 0.3–0.6 m tall; recommended spacing 20 cm.
Where the data comes from
We compared the data in 8 expert sources. Last checked 20 October 2026.
Show sources (8)
- NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox — Anthriscus cerefolium
- RHS — Chervil — grow your own
- Wikidata (CC0) — Anthriscus cerefolium
- EPPO Global Database — Anthriscus cerefolium
- OSU Extension - Growing Herbs
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EU, Slovakia, EASIN
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