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Fennel, Bronze 'Dulce'
Bronze Fennel/Foeniculum vulga (Tender Perennial)
- Category: Tender Perennial, Herbs
- Hardiness Zone:5-11
- Height:3-5 Feet
- Spread:18-24 Inches
- Bloom Color: Yellow
This 3-5 foot herb decorates the garden with filigreed coppery leaves and lacy golden flower umbels that ripen mellow anise-flavored seeds. A stunning plant for any sunny situation! Both leaves and seeds can be used in stews, fish dishes, salad dressings and bread. Cut flowers retain color for use in dried arrangements and crafts.
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Attributes
| • | Container |
| • | Container |
| • | Crafts |
| • | Culinary |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Ground Cover |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Additional Information about Fennel, Bronze 'Dulce'
Fennel was one of the nine sacred curative herbs of medieval times.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Fennel, Bronze 'Dulce'
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Begin snipping leaves when plant is established. Harvest seeds when they turn brown for use in the kitchen or to prevent unwanted spread of the plant.