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Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel, Sweet Fennel)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 29509

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Apiales Family: Apiaceae Genus: Foeniculum Species: Foeniculum vulgare

Common Names add Sweet Fennel edit | delete Sweet Green Leaf Fennel edit | delete Fennel edit | delete Plant Types edit Annual Fragrant Herb Medicinal Perennial Vegetable   Zones / Hardiness edit 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)   Flowering Start edit July   Flowering End edit September   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Container/Patio Butterfly Garden Vegetable Garden Wildlife Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun   Soil Types edit Well-drained Tolerant of Most Types   Soil pH edit 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)   Bloom Colour edit Yellow/Gold   Wildlife Value edit Butterflies (larvae/caterpillar food)   Propagation Techniques edit Seed   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Feathry, finely cut leaves have a mild anise flavor edit | delete Uses: flavors soups, slads, cookies, dressings & fish edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Add Your Opinion About This Plant Jewell (5504) wrote on Aug 01 2009 Used as butterfly host as well as a delicious bulb used in salad dishes. The bulb has a sweet crunch used in place of celery for a different twist to salads and meat (turkey) dressings. I like this opinion 1 person likes this opinion   udoit2urself (492) wrote on Aug 19 2009 I just adore the smell and taste. Nothing like a fresh, washed bulb to chew on. It's sweet and slightly licorice/aniseed flavour is moreish and addictive. I like this opinion 1 person likes this opinion toni (36069) wrote on Mar 17 2016 Mine in Zone 8a has made it through two winters just fine, even with snow and ice last year. Swallowtail Butterflies love it. I like this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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Other names for this plant:
Foeniculum foeniculum



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