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Foeniculum vulgare
Common Fennel
| Native to the Mediterranean and easy to cultivate, Fennel has become naturalized in parts of the United States. Some of the plants' fern-like leaves, leaf bases and seeds are edible and have a licorice flavor. Like others in the carrot family, their flowers attract beneficial insects such as hoverflies. Swallowtail butterflies lay their eggs on Fennel, and green and yellow caterpillars, called parsleyworms, decorate the plant while they feed. Sow seed in the ground, and thin seedlings to 1 foot apart. Established Fennel seeds itself, so weed out unwanted plants before their extensive root systems make them difficult to remove. A stunning bronze variety also exists. The bulbous root of dwarf Sweet Fennel is edible. |
Of the three main types, Common Fennel is the biggest, reaching 3 to 5 feet tall.
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Attributes - Foeniculum vulgare
Plant Type: Annual
Bloom Season: Mid Spring through Early Fall
Flower Color: Yellow
Height: 3 ft. to 5 ft.
Width: 3 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun
Notes: Thrives in Dry Climates. Drought Tolerant, Edible, Fragrant, Low Maintenance.
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Related Plants
Foeniculum vulgare 'Rubrum'
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