Fennel
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7Will it grow where I live?
Fennel is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
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Profile
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Habit
- perennial
- Height
- 2.2 m
- Spread
- 1.5 m
- Growth
- fast
- Lifespan
- 8 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 6–9
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 6 – 8
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Fennel: how big does it get?
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 2.2 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1.5 m. Growth is fast.
Fennel: what site does it need?
Fennel tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 6 and 8.
Fennel: is it hardy?
Fennel is listed as hardy in zone 6–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Fennel: will it grow in Central Europe?
Fennel is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
Fennel: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Fennel. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Fennel: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 9/10, Medicinal 9/10, Other uses 7/10.
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