Ferula communis Giant fennel (Umbelliferae)

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Ferula communis
Giant fennel
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The Ferula communis plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Giant fennel. Some home gardeners know the variety as F. brevifolia. F. linkii.

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Latin Name:  Ferula communis
Common Name:  Giant fennel
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Dry hills, walls, waste ground and limestone[89], often in soils that are damp in the spring[187].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils[1] including dry ones according to one report[190] whilst others say that it requires a deep moist fertile soil in a sunny position[111, 200]. Established plants are drought resistant[190]. This species is hardy to about -10°c, possibly lower if the rootstock is mulched in the winter[187]. A very ornamental plant[1], though the flowers have a most unpleasant rancid smell[245]. Plants are often monoecious[187]. Plants are intolerant of root disturbance due to their long taproot[200]. They should be planted into their final positions as soon as possible. The sub-species brevifolia is the form used for its gum[1, 46, 61, 100].

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