Fennel 'Orion'
Fennel
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
- Boasting a delicate licoricelike flavor and aroma
- Smooth round bulbs for early through late Fall production
- Very uniform resists bolting and tipburn
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Edible
Garden
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Height: 30 in
Bloom Color:
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Edible
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Fennel
Common Name: Fennel
Tall herb with green to bronze, fern-like, wispy foliage. Chartreuse, flat-topped flower heads bloom in summer. Popular for an array of cooking uses. Great for herb beds and containers and in the ornamental garden.