Green Fennel
Scientific Name: Foeniculum vulgare
Also Known As
- Foeniculum vulgare 'Green'
Plant type
perennial, herb
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Green Fennel plant details
Green Fennel is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In fall and summer mustard and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Green Fennel
- Plant type: perennial herb
- Plant family: apiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 0 - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: mustard and yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, edible, floriferous, long-blooming, self-sowing
GROWING CONDITIONS for Green Fennel
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Select Seeds
Gardening facts about Green Fennel plant
How to Grow Green Fennel
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
- mustard
Wildlife
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy
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Scientific Name: Foeniculum vulgare 'Zefa Fino'
Plant Type
Perennial, Herb, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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
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