Bronze Fennel
Common name
Bronze Fennel
Botanical name
Foeniculum vulgare
Variety
na
Zone
USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light
Sun
Height
2-5' (.6-1.5 m)
Habit
Upright
Feed
In spring
Water
Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color
Yellow
Bloom Time
Summer
Maintenance
Remove spent blooms
About
Aromatic, feathery bronze foliage is a fragrant and attractive filler in the herb or flower garden. Leaves and seeds have a pleasant anise flavor. Use fresh leaves in salads, soups and herb vinegar. Ripe seeds add zest to Italian sauces and sausage. Yellow flowers.
