Honey bees
Nectar value
Low
Pollen value
Low
Pollinator plant
Chervil, Garden chervil
Anthriscus cerefolium
Linked agroforestry plant data
Pollinator recipe
Bee value
Who this plant supports
Solitary wild bees
Nectar value
Low
Pollen value
Low
Agroforestry database
Complete plant information
Structure
- Vegetation layer
- Herbaceous
- Size
- Small
- Dimensions
- 0.50 m high × 0.30 m wide
- Lifecycle
- Biennial
Site conditions
- USDA hardiness
- 6-9
- Moisture
- Moist
- Soil
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- pH
- Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
- Light
- Shade, Partial shade, Sun
Uses
- Edible parts
- Leaves, Root, Seasoning
- Functions
- Repellent, Fragrant
- Edibility
- 3 out of 5
- Medicinal value
- 2 out of 5
Leaves of this plant can be added raw to salads for extra flavor, or used as a seasoning in cooked dishes such as soups and stews. They have a mild, aromatic taste reminiscent of anise. The leaves often form the basis for herb mixtures like 'fines herbes' and are an essential component of a 'bouquet garni'. It is important to use the leaves fresh, as their delicate flavor does not hold up well to drying or prolonged cooking. The leaves can be harvested about 8 weeks after sowing, and the plant responds well to pruning, allowing for regular harvesting. The flowers of the plant can also be used as a seasoning, and even the root is edible.