Bronze Fennel
- Height3–5 feet
This deep bronze to purple form of annual fennel is really a short-lived perennial. Tall feathery fronds not only smell and taste of anise, but are beautiful in floral arrangements. Grown in clumps, they become an edible accent in any garden. Yellow umbel flowers produce the fennel seed prized in the kitchen.
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Growing guide
- Sowing
Plant seed where you want the plant to remain, as they do not transplant well. Plant in spring after all danger of frost has passed, 5–10 seeds per desired clump in rich garden soil. Keep evenly moist until seeds start to grow.
- Thinning
Clumps should be 4 feet apart at maturity.
- Germination
10–15 days depending on soil and weather conditions.
- Remarks
Fennel, parsley, dill, and carrots are host plants for the black swallowtail butterfly. Look for the black and green striped caterpillar with yellow spots. Watch it grow, make a chrysalis, and morph into one of the most beautiful butterflies in North America. Plant enough to share with these caterpillars.
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