Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
Description: Fennel is a tall, aromatic perennial herb known for its feathery, blue-green foliage, clusters of bright yellow flowers, and crisp, anise-flavored bulbs. Blooming in mid-to-late summer, this striking plant is both ornamental and edible, making it a staple in herb gardens, pollinator landscapes, and vegetable beds. With its culinary versatility and beneficial properties, Fennel is a must-have for any garden.
Wildlife Benefits: Fennel’s nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while its feathery foliage serves as a host plant for swallowtail butterfly caterpillars.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used to support digestion and respiratory health, Fennel is rich in antioxidants and essential oils. Its seeds, leaves, and bulbs can be used fresh or dried in teas, tinctures, and culinary dishes to promote wellness and aid digestion.
Native Status: Native to the Mediterranean region, Fennel thrives in warm climates and adapts well to Georgia’s growing conditions.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its umbrella-like flower clusters, Fennel is a magnet for pollinators, particularly bees, butterflies, and beneficial predatory insects like ladybugs.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 3–6 feet
Spacing: 12–24 inches
Sun/Shade: Requires Full Sun
How to Grow: Fennel thrives in well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil and is drought-tolerant once established. Direct sow seeds in early spring for best results. Avoid planting near dill, as they can cross-pollinate. Harvest leaves and bulbs as needed, and allow some flowers to go to seed for future plantings or culinary use.
Add flavor, pollinator support, and striking beauty to your garden with Fennel—a resilient, easy-to-grow herb with culinary and medicinal benefits.
Available in 2.5 inch pots
Foeniculum vulgare
Description: Fennel is a tall, aromatic perennial herb known for its feathery, blue-green foliage, clusters of bright yellow flowers, and crisp, anise-flavored bulbs. Blooming in mid-to-late summer, this striking plant is both ornamental and edible, making it a staple in herb gardens, pollinator landscapes, and vegetable beds. With its culinary versatility and beneficial properties, Fennel is a must-have for any garden.
Wildlife Benefits: Fennel’s nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while its feathery foliage serves as a host plant for swallowtail butterfly caterpillars.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used to support digestion and respiratory health, Fennel is rich in antioxidants and essential oils. Its seeds, leaves, and bulbs can be used fresh or dried in teas, tinctures, and culinary dishes to promote wellness and aid digestion.
Native Status: Native to the Mediterranean region, Fennel thrives in warm climates and adapts well to Georgia’s growing conditions.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its umbrella-like flower clusters, Fennel is a magnet for pollinators, particularly bees, butterflies, and beneficial predatory insects like ladybugs.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 3–6 feet
Spacing: 12–24 inches
Sun/Shade: Requires Full Sun
How to Grow: Fennel thrives in well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil and is drought-tolerant once established. Direct sow seeds in early spring for best results. Avoid planting near dill, as they can cross-pollinate. Harvest leaves and bulbs as needed, and allow some flowers to go to seed for future plantings or culinary use.
Add flavor, pollinator support, and striking beauty to your garden with Fennel—a resilient, easy-to-grow herb with culinary and medicinal benefits.
Available in 2.5 inch pots
Foeniculum vulgare
Description: Fennel is a tall, aromatic perennial herb known for its feathery, blue-green foliage, clusters of bright yellow flowers, and crisp, anise-flavored bulbs. Blooming in mid-to-late summer, this striking plant is both ornamental and edible, making it a staple in herb gardens, pollinator landscapes, and vegetable beds. With its culinary versatility and beneficial properties, Fennel is a must-have for any garden.
Wildlife Benefits: Fennel’s nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while its feathery foliage serves as a host plant for swallowtail butterfly caterpillars.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used to support digestion and respiratory health, Fennel is rich in antioxidants and essential oils. Its seeds, leaves, and bulbs can be used fresh or dried in teas, tinctures, and culinary dishes to promote wellness and aid digestion.
Native Status: Native to the Mediterranean region, Fennel thrives in warm climates and adapts well to Georgia’s growing conditions.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its umbrella-like flower clusters, Fennel is a magnet for pollinators, particularly bees, butterflies, and beneficial predatory insects like ladybugs.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 3–6 feet
Spacing: 12–24 inches
Sun/Shade: Requires Full Sun
How to Grow: Fennel thrives in well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil and is drought-tolerant once established. Direct sow seeds in early spring for best results. Avoid planting near dill, as they can cross-pollinate. Harvest leaves and bulbs as needed, and allow some flowers to go to seed for future plantings or culinary use.
Add flavor, pollinator support, and striking beauty to your garden with Fennel—a resilient, easy-to-grow herb with culinary and medicinal benefits.
Available in 2.5 inch pots