Fennel, Bronze fennel
Foeniculum vulgare 'Fennel, Bronze'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Fennel, Bronze' fennel (Foeniculum vulgare 'Fennel, Bronze') is an herb for borders, pollinator gardens, and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist soil of most types. It has feathery bronze leaves and a mild fennel flavor. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit it.
Pairs well with Carrot, Salad burnet, and Pink Berkeley Tie Dye tomato.