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Non-native

Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare  —  Family: Apiaceae
USDA Zone 4-9
Height Unknown
Sun Full Sun
Water Low

🌡️ Growing Conditions

Lifecycle
Perennial
Season
Cool season
Days to Harvest
80–100 days

Traits

🪴 Container Friendly 🦌 Deer Resistant 🐝 Attracts Pollinators

🎯 Uses

Edible Container Culinary Companion

🦋 Wildlife Value

🐝 Pollinators

🌡️ USDA Hardiness Zones

4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b

Temp range: -30°F to 30°F

📍 Native Range

Origin: Non-native species
This plant is not native to any US state.

Also grows in (not native):

AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY

📅 Planting Calendar

🌱 Direct Sow
Zone 6a-7a · Spring
April – May
🌱 Direct Sow
Zone 6a-7a · Fall
August – August
🌱 Direct Sow
Zone 7a-8a · Spring
March – April
🌱 Direct Sow
Zone 7a-8a · Fall
September – September
🌱 Direct Sow
Zone 8a-8b · Spring
February – March
🌱 Direct Sow
Zone 8a-8b · Fall
October – October