Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light 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
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use to half the strength of the fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
FOENICULUM vulgare
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
Common Name
Common Fennel, Fennel
Carissa holly
In Hindi
सौंफ़
Carissa holly plant
In German
Fenchel
carissa holly Pflanze
In French
Fenouil
Карисса востраліста завод
In Spanish
Hinojo
Carissa planta de acebo
In Greek
Μάραθο
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
In Portuguese
Funcho
planta Carissa azevinho
In Polish
Koper włoski
Carissa Holly roślin
In Latin
faeniculi
Carissa Holly herba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Aquifoliales
Family
Apiaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Fennel and Carissa Holly
Season and care of Fennel and Carissa Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Fennel and Carissa Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fennel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fennel is Loam, Sand and for Carissa Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Fennel and Carissa Holly Physical Information
Fennel and Carissa Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Fennel and Carissa Holly are as follows:
Fennel flower color: Yellow
Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Carissa Holly flower color: White
- Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fennel and Carissa Holly
Care of Fennel and Carissa Holly 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 Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Fennel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.