Wild Fennel Herb

$7.50

An aromatic perennial herb that grows wild throughout the Mediterranean mountains. Known as ‘maratho’ in Greek. It has large branch-like fronds with fragrant anise flavoured leaves similar shape to dill. A prized herb for cooking and is a great companion plant. Will grow anywhere and needs no maintenance.

An aromatic perennial herb that grows wild throughout the Mediterranean mountains. Known as ‘maratho’ in Greek. It has large branch-like fronds with fragrant anise flavoured leaves similar shape to dill. A prized herb for cooking and is a great companion plant. Will grow anywhere and needs no maintenance.

 

Health Benefits

  • Wild fennel contains natural compounds that help relax the digestive tract, reducing gas and bloating. Incorporating its anise-flavored fronds into soups and stews can promote smoother digestion and gut comfort.

  • This aromatic herb offers antioxidants that protect cells from oxidative stress, contributing to better overall immune function and helping to ease inflammation when eaten regularly.

  • Wild fennel supplies vitamins like C and minerals such as potassium, helping maintain healthy bodily functions when added fresh to salads, baked dishes, or vegetable stews.

  • Using wild fennel’s sweet anise aroma adds depth to recipes, allowing you to reduce added salt and fats, which supports heart health and balanced blood pressure through flavorful cooking.

 

Additional Information

Foeniculum vulgare

  • Super easy to maintain perennial herb that grows big and bushy. It has anise flavoured fronds and grows beautiful bright yellow blooms in summer.

  • An amazing multi use herb that grows wild on the mountains. It doesn’t mind where it is planted will grow on most soils and is very drought tolerant.

  • Can be grown in pots as well as the ground and will come back every year bigger and bushier.

  • It will stop growing in winter and die down slightly. Prune back all the way to base in late winter for bushier new growth in spring.

  • Bees and many other beneficial pollinators love the big yellow blooms produced in summer, whilst the strong anise aroma will deter unwanted insects such as aphids.

  • It is magic in the kitchen. Goes nicely with cooked veggie dishes, bakes, pastries and fresh salads, it also makes a beautiful garnish to finish off your culinary creations.

  • Known as ‘maratho’ in Greek, it is used in many traditional stews, soups and pastries, always accompanied by seasonal greens and veg. 

  • Grows up to 2 meters tall and 1 metre wide into a leafy shrub.