🌿 Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
This feathery-leafed herb brings a sweet anise flavor and airy texture to Miami herb gardens, salads, and roasted dishes.
🌿 Annual in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Mediterranean region
☀️ Light: Full sun, at least 6 hours daily
💧 Water: Keep soil consistently moist for best leaf and bulb development
📏 Size: Grows 3-5 feet tall and about 2 feet wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Produces bright yellow umbrella-shaped flower clusters in summer
🌱 Landscape Use: Great for herb beds, back-of-border plantings, and large containers
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Raised Bed Mix, then feed monthly with Espoma Garden Tone for the best flavor and growth.