Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Argentina, Chile
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Full 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use to half the strength of the fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar
Birds, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FOENICULUM vulgare
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Common Fennel, Fennel
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In German
Fenchel
boxberry
In French
Fenouil
boxberry
In Spanish
Hinojo
boxberry
In Portuguese
Funcho
boxberry
In Polish
Koper włoski
boxberry
In Latin
faeniculi
Burning
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Foeniculum
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Fennel and Boxberry
Season and care of Fennel and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Fennel and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fennel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fennel is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Fennel and Boxberry Physical Information
Fennel and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Fennel and Boxberry are as follows:
Fennel flower color: Yellow
Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fennel and Boxberry
Care of Fennel and Boxberry 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 Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fennel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.