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| Identification |
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Genus
Foeniculum
Species
dulce
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
sweet fennel
Roman fennel
Florence fennel
finocchio
Family
APIACEAE
Specimen number
S12011
Data source
Frgnt p338;UnVeg p179
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 2'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 07
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The leaves of Foeniculum dulce have a mild anise scented aroma. Full sun to partial shade is best for growing Florence fennel (also known as sweet fennel and Roman fennel). Foeniculum dulce is known as finocchio in Italian.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The seeds of this plant and the leaves are both edible. Foeniculum dulce is typically used as herbal tea. Florence fennel (sometimes called sweet fennel and Roman fennel) is most often used cooked.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
anise scented
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Anise
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Bush
Crop spacing
6" - 8"
Row spacing
1' 6"
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - Sep 30
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
80 to 110 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Herbal tea
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Seeds
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has fine leaves with anise flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
New crops can be started from April through September, providing a 6 month rotation. Provide 6" spacing when grown in quantity. Separate each row by approximately 1' 6". It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Estimated time to harvest is 80 to 110 days. Foeniculum dulce is typically propagated by seed. Florence fennel (in some places called sweet fennel and Roman fennel) is a native plant in the natural environment.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Foeniculum dulce has an annual life cycle.
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