Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FOENICULUM vulgare
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Common Fennel, Fennel
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In German
Fenchel
rot-Erle
In French
Fenouil
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Hinojo
aliso rojo
In Greek
Μάραθο
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Funcho
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Koper włoski
czerwony olcha
In Latin
faeniculi
red alnus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Fennel and Red Alder
Season and care of Fennel and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Fennel and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fennel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fennel is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fennel and Red Alder Physical Information
Fennel and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Fennel and Red Alder are as follows:
Fennel flower color: Yellow
Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fennel and Red Alder
Care of Fennel and Red Alder 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 Red Alder pruning is done 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.