Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-10
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use to half the strength of the fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FOENICULUM vulgare
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Common Fennel, Fennel
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
सौंफ़
Mexican Hat
In German
Fenchel
Mexican Hat
In French
Fenouil
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Hinojo
mexican Hat
In Greek
Μάραθο
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Funcho
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Koper włoski
Mexican Hat
In Latin
faeniculi
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Foeniculum
Ratibida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Fennel and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Fennel and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Fennel and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fennel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fennel is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Fennel and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Fennel and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Fennel and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Fennel flower color: Yellow
Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Fennel and Mexican Hat
Care of Fennel and Mexican Hat 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 Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Fennel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.