Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
- Layer 4 · Herbaceous
- Attracts pollinators
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to the Mediterranean basin, fennel is a herbaceous perennial plant with feathery foliage and a striking aniseed aroma. It exhibits erect growth, being highly drought-resistant and capable of thriving in ruderal or well-drained soils. In an ecological food forest, its multiple umbel flowers are essential as a source of nectar and pollen for beneficial insects.
It can be planted now — September is one of the best months.
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Needs
- Water: Low
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Herbaceous up to 2 m
- Mature diameter: 0.8 m
- Soils: Loam, Sandy, Limestone
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean
Calendar
- January
- February
- March — Planting
- April — Planting
- May
- June
- July — Harvest
- August — Harvest
- September — Harvest — Planting
- October — Harvest — Planting
- November
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: Used in infusions to relieve digestive issues and colic.
Where to buy
Related plants
Other species in the same layer or with the same function.
It can be planted now — September is one of the best months.
See which trees fennel grows well with
We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.
No account needed.
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