false fennel
Also known as: goldspray
An annual to 1.2m, with finely cut, aromatic foliage and tiny, bright yellow flowers carried in umbels to 15cm across. Makes a good cut flower
Scientific classification
- Species
- false fennel (Ridolfia segetum)
- Genus
- Ridolfia
- Family
- Apiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of false fennel
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of false fennel
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false fennel care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown under glass in early spring, or in situ in late spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun. Plants may require support in exposed sites
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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