Fennel Plant 3 x 9cm Plant

Aniseed flavour and scent Attractive feathery green foliage plant Produces bright yellow edible flowers For both medical and culinary use Perfect for pollinators This feathery green foliage with aniseed flavour plant is attractive in borders with its bright yellow flowers. Hardy and drought tolerant, likes full sun and a free-draining soil; foliage will die back to the ground in winter and re-emerge in the Spring. Herb Fennel is free seeding and will appear around the garden after the first year of flowering/seeding. A member of the carrot family, Foeniculum vulgare (common fennel) is also extremely attractive to bees and other beneficial insects with an attractive nectar source. Use the seeds to flavour both bread and biscuits. Ideal for soups and curries as well as flavouring fish or poultry. The leaves and stems can be eaten raw and taste great in salad. Has anti-bacterial properties and can help to aid digestion.