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| Identification |
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Genus
Foeniculum
Species
vulgare
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
sweet fennel
Family
APIACEAE
Specimen number
S10706
Data source
ColorNat p16;BtrflyCa p5;MedPl p210;Frgnt p176;Frgnt p101;Xeri p285
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
3' - 5'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Foeniculum vulgare is a host plant for the anise swallowtail butterfly. The leaves and flowers of Sweet fennel have a mild pungent odor. The flowers of this plant as well as the leaves and the whole plant have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by this species including mustard yellow, golden brown, bright yellow and gold. It is traditionally used to dye wool. (The mordants used for fixing the dye include: alum, chrome.) This plant can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. It does well in moist soils.
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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
Papillo zelicaon (anise swallowtail butterfly)
Attracts butterflies
yes
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
digestive stimulant
diuretic
anti-inflammatory
stone inhibitor
expectorant
astringent
galactagogue
conjunctivitis wash
obesity treatment
Medicinal parts
Seeds
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Do not take essential oil internally. Do not exceed dosage of seeds.
Medicinal notes
Foeniculum vulgare has too many possible beneficial herbal uses to fully enumerate. A few of its uses include: as a digestive stimulant, as a diuretic, as an anti-inflammatory and as a stone inhibitor. See the medicinal properties section for the full list. The seeds and the essential oil are used in herbal preparations. Do not take essential oil internally. Do not exceed dosage of seeds.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
anise scented. bitter pungent aroma
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Pungent
Dye parts
Flowers
Leaves
Whole plant
Dye color
mustard yellow,golden brown,bright yellow,gold
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Foeniculum vulgare is a perennial.
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