Fennel
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What it is
Fennel is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial, normally grown as an annual, with flowers and leaves that have a sweet, mildly anise or licorice flavor. The flowers bloom in summer and are often used in egg and fish dishes. (Species-level info; not specific to this variety.)
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Container tips
Likes full sun. Wants well-drained soil, kept moist; handles dry spells.
NC State ExtensionCautions
No serious insect or disease problems. Stem and root rot can occur in poorly-drained soils and aphids and slugs can be a problem.
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