Fennel
Scientific Name
Foeniculum vulgare
Particularly Attractive To
A diversity of bees
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
Hardiness Zones
5a to 11
This plant is not native to Florida.
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Yard Conditions
Will this plant grow in my yard?
Optimal Light
Fennel grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained to Medium Drained
Soil pH
Acid to Slightly Alkaline (4.5-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Not known
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
N/A
Toxicity
None Known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Annuals
- Perennials
Plant Shape
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
Fennel is dormant in winter
Spread
1.5-2 feet
Height
2-3.5 feet
Growth Rate
Slow
Leaf Size
Small
Leaf Texture
Fine
Flower Size
Small
Flower Month
- July
- August
Flower Color
- Yellow
Additional Detail
Edible plant; Biennel that will not grow much in its first year; Many varieties available. | Pests/Diseases: Stem and root rot, aphids, slugs | Attracts butterflies
