common fennel
Also known as: fenkell; fennel; finckle; finkel; Sabbath day posy
Robust, upright, aromatic perennial plant to 1.8m tall, with 3 to 4 pinnate mid-green leaves composed of hair-like segments, and branching stems bearing flat umbels of small yellow flowers in summer; both leaves and fruits are aniseed-scented
Scientific classification
- Species
- common fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
- Genus
- Foeniculum
- Family
- Apiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbs - Culinary · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy · Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of common fennel
Distribution map
Mediterranean
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of common fennel
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common 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. Remove spent flower heads to prevent self-seeding
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed (sown indoors) in spring, or alternatively propagate from seed (sown outdoors) in situ. Plants readily self-seed once established
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well. See fennel cultivation for further advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Powdery mildews may occur
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and slugs
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