Botanical Name: Common Names:
Foeniculum vulgare Rubra Bronze 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 yellow 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, Coastal Garden, 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: Yellow
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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