Bronze Fennel
Common Name: Bronze Fennel
Species Name: Foeniculum vulgare
Family Name: Apiaceae
Examples of Bronze Fennel Foeniculum vulgare
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Europe |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Larvae of swallowtail butterflies eat leaves |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 1.5-foot diameter, 4-foot height
- Leaves: Leaves very finely cut almost hair-like, often bronze, anise flavored; used in cooking
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Well-drained |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Notes | Anise flavored leaves used in cooking; attracts butterflies; var. azoricum has an edible swollen stem base |