Herb
Chervil
Anthriscus cerefolium
Varieties We Carry
StandardAnthriscus cerefolium
Sizes & Pricing
4 inFrom$3.50
Seed PackFrom$3.39
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightPart Shade
WaterModerate
Mature size12–24 in × 6–12 in
About Chervil
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) is a delicate cool-season annual herb with lacy, fern-like leaves and a mild anise flavor. In NE Florida it performs best sown in fall through early spring in partial shade, as summer heat causes rapid bolting. Starting at $3.50.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Annual
- Soil
- Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
Chervil prefers partial to dappled shade, especially important in NE Florida where it must be grown as a cool-season crop (fall through early spring) — morning sun with afternoon shade extends harvest before summer heat causes bolting.
Water
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; chervil needs about one inch of water per week and will bolt quickly if stressed by drought or heat in NE Florida's climate.
Soil & Fertilizer
Grow in rich, moist, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0–6.7) well-drained soil; chervil has low fertilizer needs — minimal organic amendment at planting is sufficient, and over-fertilizing reduces leaf flavor.
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Common questions
Is Chervil a good plant for St. Augustine?
Chervil is a herb for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 12–24 in × 6–12 in.