(foeniculum vulgare) – a short living perennial in the carrot family with very aromatic and sweet tasting foilage and flavor similar to anise. the leaves are very feathery and similar in appearance to annual fennel. blooms in second year. flowers are attractive to many beneficial insects. seeds are tasty and aid in digestion, can be eaten raw or dried, added to desserts or eaten as candy. grows up to 6' tall. perennial.

hardy to zone 4