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Fennel
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Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

Honeybees forage on fennel for abundant nectar and pollen during mid- to late summer, contributing to late-season honey flows in suitable climates. Peak bloom occurs in July-August, providing a reliable resource when other sources wane. It self-seeds aggressively and is considered invasive in some western U.S. states, so manage spread in apiary plantings.

Nectarhigh
Pollenhigh
BloomJune–August
USDA zones4-9
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeMediterranean — naturalized in North America
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