Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

Anise-flavored herb with feathery foliage and edible bulb. Attracts beneficial insects.

Quick Facts

Sun:☀️ Full Sun

Water:💧💧 Moderate

USDA Zones:Zones 4–10

Space:🌱 Small Bed, 🏡 Large Garden

Soil:Loam, Sandy, Silty

Best Season(s):Spring, Summer

Experience Level:🌿 Intermediate

Native Range:Mediterranean Basin

Bloom Color:Small yellow umbels

Bloom Cycle:Midsummer

Days to Harvest:65–80 days for bulb

Harvest Pattern:Continuous / cut-and-come-again

Keep away from other herbs — it inhibits neighbors. Both foliage and bulb are edible. Self-sows freely.

Non-toxic to cats and dogs in normal amounts.

Informational only — always check with a veterinarian if you suspect your pet has eaten something it shouldn't have.

Traditional digestive folk use — note fennel is allelopathic to many garden neighbors (see the Companion Planting Checker).

Informational only, not medical advice — consult a healthcare provider before using any plant medicinally.

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