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Edibles > Culinary Herbs

sweet fennel

Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce

Genus: Foeniculum
Family: Apiaceae

About this plant

A vigorous, herbaceous perennial with finely divided, feathery, bright green foliage and somewhat swollen leaf bases (though not as bulbous as traditional Florence fennel). It is mainly grown as a culinary herb for its sweet, aromatic foliage and aniseed-flavoured seeds. Height around 1.5m (5ft).

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

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Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, or well-drained soil in fulll sun.

Pruning

No pruning required. Cut back dead stems in autumn or winter. Remove faded flowers to prevent self-seeding

Propagation

Propagate by seed at sown undercover at 13-18°C (55-64°F), or alternatively propagate from seed (sown outdoors) in situ. However, existing plants readily self-seed once established.

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to root rots

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years