Family: Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Foeniculum (fen-IK-yoo-lum) (Info) (fen-IK-yoo-lum) (Info)
Species: vulgare var. azoricum
Cultivar: Orion
Category:
Annuals
Vegetables
Herbs
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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