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    • Photo of Ferula communis flower, form by Jean-Pol GRANDMONT

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    Ferula communis

    Also Known As

    • Giant Fennel

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Ferula communis plant details

    Ferula communis is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ferula communis

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: apiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, fall color, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ferula communis

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: deer and snail / slug
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Giant fennel, this is a MASSIVE plant with very finely cut ferny foliage and big yellow umbels of flowers that can reach as much as 12 feet tall. Spectacular and dramatic. Only with it was a bit hardier...I've tried it outside a couple times, but never had any luck over wintering it, but if you are in zone 7 or warmer you've got to grow if for no other reason than to make me sick with jealousy. Full sun and good drainage are best.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Stately towering perennial with stems 8' tall or more. Brilliant golden thread like leaves in fall.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Ferula communis plant

    How to Grow Ferula communis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • snail / slug resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

    See other plant types of Ferula for your garden

    Ferula communis ssp. glauca

    aka Ferula communis 'Glauca', Ferula communis f. glauca, Ferula communis subsp. glauca, Ferula glauca, Giant Fennel

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Ferula communis ssp. glauca flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Ferula assa-foetida

    aka Asafetida, Devil's Dung, Food of the Gods

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Ferula assa-foetida by Arrowhead Alpines
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