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Ferula communis    Giant Fennel

A frothy mound of finely dissected leaves puts forth an amazing stalk in summer covered with yellow umbels which attract a multitude of bees.  Can be biennial but this seed comes from a fairly perennial plant—may bloom every other year.  

 

Height

10’ (in flower)

Width

24”

Culture

fertile soil, full sun

Flower

yellow umbels in summer

 

 

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