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

Chaerophyllumbulbosum

Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Chaerophyllum (kee-roh-FIL-um)
Species
bulbosum (bul-BOH-sum)
Synonym
Chaerophyllum bobrovii
Chaerophyllum bulbosum subsp. bobrovii
Chaerophyllum bulbosum var. caucasicum
Chaerophyllum caucasicum
Chaerophyllum laevigatum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
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)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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
Regional

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(Zone 6b) | September 2009 | positive

This species is very popular in Poland in wild. The leaves the 1-year old plants died in end of May. In next year plants flower and produ...Read More

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