Chaerophyllum villarsii

Villars' chervil

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Taxonomy

Common Names

Villars' chervil

Context

nativeRegion

Central and Southern European Alps; commonly found in montane meadows and open woodland.

usdaZones

Hardy in USDA zones 5–7.

companionPlants

Primula spp., Gentiana spp., Aquilegia alpina

culturalUses

Primarily of botanical and ecological interest; not widely cultivated or used ornamentally or culinarily.

Care

LightPrefers partial shade to full sun; thrives in dappled woodland light.

WateringRequires moderate moisture; keep soil consistently damp but not waterlogged.

SoilPrefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils; tolerates neutral to slightly alkaline pH.

FertilizerGenerally not required if soil is rich; otherwise, apply balanced organic compost in early spring.

HumidityNormal outdoor humidity levels are sufficient.

TemperatureBest suited to cool-temperate climates; intolerant of extreme heat.

HabitHerbaceous perennial, forming clumps of finely divided foliage and upright flowering stems.

Mature SizeTypically reaches 30–80 cm in height.

Growth RateModerate growth rate.

BloomingBlooms from late spring to summer (around June–August), with small white umbels.

DormancyDies back in autumn, resprouting in spring.

MethodsSeed (sow fresh), Division of clumps in early spring or autumn

DifficultyModerate; seeds may require cold stratification.

Best SeasonBest propagated by seed in late summer to autumn or by division in early spring.

PruningRemove spent flower stems and dead foliage in autumn to tidy plant.

RepottingRarely needed unless in containers; prefers undisturbed root conditions.

Pests & DiseasesGenerally pest-free; occasional aphids or fungal spots possible.

ToxicityNot typically considered toxic but should not be consumed without expert identification, as similar Apiaceae may be poisonous.

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