Green Fennel Plant

Green Fennel PlantThis hardy perennial herb has a distinctive aniseed flavour that really brings a punch to a wide variety of dishes Tall plants with feathery foliage and clusters of little yellow flowers in summer, fennel is great for adding height and fragrance to borders Suitable for growing in patio pots and raised beds too Use the chopped leaves as a garnish or salad sprinkle, and the seeds in baking Plant out in spring or summer and harvest in just a few weeks

When grown well there is no early flowering Chrysanth that can quite match this for size

Adds height and colour to a mixed border as an accent plant or in groups

Ligustrum grows at around 1-2 feet per year but can be pruned to a manageable size

often with a slightly deeper-purple hued stripe in the middle of each petal

All year round interest

green-blue leaves that's both fast-growing and easy to care for

typically growing to just three metres tall and wide

grey-green leaves with splashes of purple and will grow in standing water up to 30cm deep

which rise above the foliage

often referred to as 'Cinderella's pumpkin

before maturing to a paler pink

creating a stunning contrast that stands out in any border or flower bed