Fennel 'Bronze'
Bronze Fennel
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Bronze foliage and and wispy texture
- Adds great flavor to a number of foods
- Decorative, tall herb
- Adds color and texture to gardens and containers
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Edible
Garden
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun and fertile, consistently moist, well-drained soil. Water when the top inch of soil becomes dry. This plant may self seed aggressively but cutting off the flower heads prevents this. Plants can be fertilized with a water-soluble fertilizer or amend your soil with compost.
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 12-18 in
Bloom Color:
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Drought Tolerant
- Border or Bed
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Edible
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Fennel
Common Name: Fennel
Tall herb with green to bronze, fern-like, wispy foliage. Chartreuse, flat-topped flower heads bloom in summer. Popular for an array of cooking uses. Great for herb beds and containers and in the ornamental garden.