Fothergills Herb Fennel Seeds

Fennel, botanically known as Foeniculum vulgare, is a versatile herbaceous perennial often cultivated as an annual. This robust plant delights with its delicate, feathery foliage and distinctive aniseed aroma. It produces attractive yellow umbels of flowers, which mature into highly aromatic seeds. Ideal for culinary use, its bulbous base, leaves, and seeds are all edible, offering a sweet, liquorice-like flavour. It thrives in sunny, well-drained locations, adding an ornamental and edible dimension to any garden. Its upright habit and airy texture make it a superb choice for mixed borders or dedicated herb patches.