Florence Fennel, Bulb Fennel 'Orion'

Foeniculumvulgare var. azoricum

Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Foeniculum (fen-IK-yoo-lum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hawthorne, Florida

Bethpage, New York

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Gardener's Notes:

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Moulton, IA | December 2008 | neutral

Avoid planting this with potatoes, bell peppers, and caraway.

This plant should be separated with most other plants, the f...Read More

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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2006 | neutral

F1 Hybrid--Large, thick, rounded bulbs. Crisp and tasty with a nice anise flavor. Higher yield potential on this variety than open pollin...Read More

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