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Foeniculum officinale
Fennel adds a light, airy touch to the garden, and combines well with flowers and other herbs. It’s a graceful, attractive plant whose leaves and seeds have a delightful, licorice aroma. Use leaves in salads and fish dishes, and as a garnish. The seed are used to flavor sauces, soups, and baked goods. Fennel seed are one of the spices that give Italian sausage its distinct flavor. Fennel seeds will mature at different rates. Harvesting each flower should be spread over the space of a week or so. Every other day, hold the flowers over a bag and shake gently to capture the ripened seeds.
Full Sun
Height 24-48"
Spread 15-18" |
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