Common Fennel Seeds – Herbal Plant
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Common Fennel Seeds
Common Fennel is an aromatic perennial herb grown for its feathery foliage, flavorful seeds, and edible stems. It is well suited for herb gardens, vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers. This versatile plant thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and develops vigorous upright growth throughout the growing season while also attracting beneficial pollinators.
Key Features
Aromatic Foliage
Produces finely divided, feathery leaves with a pleasant herbal fragrance throughout the growing season.
Edible Plant Parts
Leaves, seeds, and stems can all be harvested for a variety of culinary uses.
Beneficial for Pollinators
Umbels of yellow flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial garden insects.
Versatile Garden Plant
Suitable for herb gardens, kitchen gardens, raised beds, containers, and edible landscapes.
Product Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Foeniculum vulgare |
| Common Name | Common Fennel |
| Seed Type | Herb Seed |
| Growth Habit | Herbaceous Perennial |
| USDA Zones | 4–9 |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Growing Season | Spring Through Fall |
| Sowing Season | Spring |
| Sowing Months | March–June |
| Germination Time | 7–14 Days |
| Germination Conditions | 65–75°F (18–24°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil | Fertile, Well-Drained Loamy Soil |
| Watering | Moderate; Keep Soil Evenly Moist During Establishment |
| Mature Size | 4–6 ft Tall × 2–3 ft Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 12–18 in Apart |
Growing Guide
Perfect For Herb Gardens, Kitchen Gardens, Raised Beds And Edible Landscapes
Common Fennel is a versatile herb that combines ornamental beauty with culinary usefulness. Its aromatic foliage, attractive yellow flower clusters, and vigorous growth make it an excellent addition to herb gardens, pollinator plantings, edible landscapes, and home vegetable gardens.