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Foeniculum vulgare azoricum

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Foeniculum vulgare azoricum Fennel,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Herbs & Vegetables Upright

Description:

Attractive fast-growing perennial herb with bright-green and bronze feathery foliage and small cream flowers that appear on tall stems during Summer. Commonly known as fennel, seeds, stems and leaves can be used in many recipes. This aromatic herb has a slight anise-like flavour. Grows approx. 60-90cm tall x 30-60cm wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

60cm-1m 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Foliage Feature / Colour, Fragrant Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed

Family Name: Origin:

Umbelliferae Europe

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Brown, Green

Flower Colour: Cream

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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