Giant Fennel
Ferula communis
No image available for this plant
Basic Information
Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae
Genus: ferula
Plant ID (slug): ferula-communis
Numeric ID: 21479
USDA Hardiness: 7-10
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Ferula communis is a PERENNIAL growing to 2.5 m (8ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
Distribution
Europe - Mediterranean.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds; East Wall. In. South Wall. In. West Wall. In.
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Gum Leaves[183]. No further details are given.
Medicinal Uses
Miscellany One report says that the root yields a gum with medicinal properties but no details are given[1].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Ferula communis Giant Fennel