Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use to half the strength of the fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Groundcover
Botanical Name
FOENICULUM vulgare
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Common Fennel, Fennel
Dwarf Bamboo
In Spanish
Hinojo
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Μάραθο
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Funcho
aipo
In Polish
Koper włoski
seler
In Latin
faeniculi
semina Carom
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Foeniculum
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Fennel and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Fennel and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Fennel and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fennel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fennel is Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Fennel and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Fennel and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Fennel and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Fennel flower color: Yellow
Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Fennel and Ajwain plant
Care of Fennel and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fennel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fennel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.