giant fennel
Also known as: meeting seed
A robust perennial with large leaves divided into many slender segments, and branched stems bearing many rounded umbels of small yellow flowers in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- giant fennel (Ferula communis)
- Genus
- Ferula
- Family
- Apiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 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 giant fennel
Distribution map
Mediterranean
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of giant fennel
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giant 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
PruningTo enhance foliage, remove flowering stems as soon as they appear or after blooming if seed is not required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe. Prick out seedlings into deep pots to allow tap root to develop
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; protect with a dry, bracken mulch in winter. May die after seeding.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Prone to aphids and slugs
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