Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpureum’ (Bronze Fennel)

 

 

 

 

 

Non-bulbing leaf fennel variety with a delicious licorice flavored foliage that intensifies as the plant matures. Use as an airy backdrop in herb or mixed perennial borders. Yellow umbel blooms give way to beautiful seed heads. Plant extra for the swallowtails to use as a host plant!

  • Plant Patent: n/a
  • Container Size:
  • USDA Zone: 6-9
  • Height: 2-3’
  • Spread: 12”
  • Sun Exposure: full sun
  • Soil Moisture: dry to average
  • Bloom Time: summer to early fall
  • Bloom Color: yellow
  • Foliage Color: bronze
  • US Native: no
  • Wildlife Benefit: pollinators
  • Notes: fragrant, drought tolerant