Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Africa
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
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
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
FOENICULUM vulgare
Euryops pectinatus
Common Name
Common Fennel, Fennel
Euryops
In German
Fenchel
Euryops
In French
Fenouil
Euryops
In Spanish
Hinojo
Euryops
In Portuguese
Funcho
Euryops
In Polish
Koper włoski
Euryops
In Latin
faeniculi
Euryops
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Fennel and Euryops
Season and care of Fennel and Euryops is important to know. While considering everything about Fennel and Euryops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fennel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Euryops season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fennel is Loam, Sand and for Euryops is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fennel and Euryops Physical Information
Fennel and Euryops physical information is very important for comparison. Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Fennel and Euryops are as follows:
Fennel flower color: Yellow
Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fennel and Euryops
Care of Fennel and Euryops 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 Euryops 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 Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.