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Fennel from Umbellifer Family

Botanical Name

Foeniculum vulgare

Soil

Sea cliffs and a casual in waste places inland on the coasts of England and Wales from Denbigh and Norfolk southwards

Sun Aspect

Full Sun

Soil Moisture

Dry

Plant Type

Stout erect perennial with solid stem developing a small hollow when old.

Height x Spread in feet

4 x 3

Foliage

Dark green leaves much divided

Flower Colour in Month(s). Seed

Yellow in July-October followed by narrow egg-shaped, ribbed fruits

Comment

Whole plant has a strong and characteristic smell. Leaves used for culinary purposes.

Available as seed from John Chambers' Wild Flower Seeds and plant from British Wild Flower Plants and Coblands Nurseries Ltd