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    Zefa Fino Fennel

    Scientific Name: Foeniculum vulgare 'Zefa Fino'

    Plant type

    perennial, herb, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Zefa Fino Fennel plant details

    Zefa Fino Fennel is a broadleaf deciduous perennial fruit / vegetable or herb with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Zefa Fino Fennel

    Plant type: perennial fruit / vegetable or herb
    Plant family: apiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: compact, culinary, dwarf, edible, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Zefa Fino Fennel

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A Florentine fennel that stays small and tender, resists bolting and has a multitude of culinary uses! Use the lacy leaves instead of dill and the green stems instead of anise. The bulb makes a delightful soup – or you can eat it raw for a spicy treat. Its uses are diverse and delightful; it’s SUPER EASY to grow; and it’s a host plant for butterflies (esp. swallowtails)! You must give it a try if you haven’t already! Grows to a compact 24” tall and 1’ wide. Plant in rich soil loamy with regular water for best bulb production – will tolerate clay but may not form a good-sized bulb until year 2. 80-85 days to maturity.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Zefa Fino Fennel plant

    How to Grow Zefa Fino Fennel

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Bronze Fennel

    Scientific Name: Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum'

    aka Foeniculum vulgare, Foeniculum vulgare 'Nigra', Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpurascens', Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum', Foeniculum vulgare nigra, Foeniculum vulgaris, Common Fennel

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Bronze Fennel flower by Dean Morley
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