Chaerophyllum Species, Beat Chervil, Tuberous Chervil, Turnip-Root Chervil
Chaerophyllumbulbosum

Synonym:Chaerophyllum bobrovii

Synonym:Chaerophyllum bulbosum subsp. bobrovii

Synonym:Chaerophyllum bulbosum var. caucasicum

Synonym:Chaerophyllum caucasicum

Synonym:Chaerophyllum laevigatum

Category
Biennials
Vegetables

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
This plant is monocarpic

Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible