White Chervil
Cryptotaenia canadensis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 33 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles, wasps
Browse plants for this ecoregion
White chervil is a native woodland perennial with delicate, parsley-like foliage and small white umbrella-shaped flower clusters. It thrives in partial shade and forms modest clumps that work well as a groundcover or in naturalized areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
White Chervil takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Very informal appearance resembles weeds
- Delicate structure looks unintentional in formal settings
- May be mistaken for invasive plants by neighbors
Wildlife value
The small white flowers attract various pollinators including native bees, beetles, and wasps during summer months. Its seeds also provide food for small birds.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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