Preludio fennel
Foeniculum vulgare 'Preludio'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Preludio' fennel (Foeniculum vulgare 'Preludio') is an herb for borders, containers, pollinator gardens, and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist soil of most types. It forms large rounded bulbs, and butterflies, bees, and birds visit it. It sits low on the menu for deer.
Pairs well with PowWow Wild Berry coneflower, Carrot, and Salad burnet.