Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a perennial, hardy in USDA zones 4-9, that matures to about 4-6 ft × 1.5-3 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. Expect yellow blooms in summer. It attracts bees, butterflies and pollinators, stands up well to deer, drought and heat.

USDA zones

4-9

Sun

Full sun

Water

Medium

Mature size

4-6 ft × 1.5-3 ft

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry

Bloom color

Yellow

Bloom season

Summer

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, Beneficial insects

Tough against

Deer, Drought, Heat, Humidity, Pests, Poor soil

Native to

Mediterranean