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| Family | Apiaceae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
| | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft) | | Spread | 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | |
| | Description | Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) bears showy blossoms during early summer to mid-summer. This herbaceous perennial has foliage that is aromatic. | | Typical Uses | Annual and culinary. | | Special Characteristics | Butterflies are attracted to Foeniculum vulgare . | | Cautions | Where conditions are favourable, Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. | | |
