Sweet Fennel

A feathery leafed vegetable that adds a wonderful light anise flavour to almost any type of cooking, especially soups, salads and fish dishes. A common component in Indian garam malsala and Chinese five-spice powder. It can also be brewed into tea! Has been highly regarded since ancient times, especially as a digestive aid, stimulating appetite and digestive enzymes as well as relieving gas. Used as a flavouring in cough remedies, as it helps relieve coughing. May be used to increase milk flow to breastfeeding mothers. A hardy perennial that requires little maintenance and will have no trouble coming back year in zones 5 and above. Height 4 feet.