Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use to half the strength of the fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
FOENICULUM vulgare
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Common Fennel, Fennel
In Portuguese
Abelia
Funcho
In Polish
Abelia
Koper włoski
In Latin
Abelia
faeniculi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and Fennel
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Fennel? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Fennel. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Fennel doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Fennel has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Fennel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Fennel
Season and care of Abelia and Fennel is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Fennel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Fennel season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fennel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Fennel Physical Information
Abelia and Fennel physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Fennel are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Fennel flower color: Yellow
- Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Abelia and Fennel
Care of Abelia and Fennel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Fennel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fennel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.