species 58,633 observations

Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

Field notes

Supports All

206 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Anise Swallowtail, Black Swallowtail, Old World Swallowtail, Purple Carrot-seed Moth 5
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Large-tailed Aphideater, Western Red-tailed Spider Wasp, Perennial Mason Wasp, Western Paper Wasp 38
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Western Yellowjacket, Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp, Golden Paper Wasp, Fraternal Potter Wasp 163

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Diseases Heat Humidity Insect pests Poor soil
Habit: Erect Multi stemmed Spreading
Plant type: Edible Herb Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension.