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    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

    A froth of fresh-as-spring green with elegantly divided foliage. Mix with hollyhocks for a beautiful garden border. Fennel is an important source of food for Swallowtail butterfly larvae. Self sows.

    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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    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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    Zefa Fino Fennel

    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
    Photo of Zefa Fino Fennel by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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