Bronze Fennel Seeds Organic (Foeniculum vulgare) Feathery bronze leaves with a sweet, anise flavor. Attracts pollinators and adds texture to herb gardens.
Minimum: 75+ Seeds
Striking Foliage with Sweet Anise Flavor
Add bold color and beneficial beauty to your garden with Bronze Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare). This ornamental herb features feathery, copper-bronze leaves with a sweet, licorice-like flavor that’s perfect for culinary use. A magnet for pollinators, bronze fennel brings both form and function to herb beds, borders, and cottage gardens.
✨ Why You’ll Love It:
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Unique bronze foliage adds dramatic texture
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Sweet, anise flavor for cooking and teas
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Loved by butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects
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Fast-growing and low-maintenance
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Organic and open-pollinated heirloom variety
🍽️ Perfect For:
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Garnishing salads and fish dishes
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Herbal teas and infused syrups
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Attracting pollinators to vegetable gardens
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Landscape accents and naturalistic designs
🌱 Quick Facts:
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Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare
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Plant Type: Perennial in zones 6–9, annual elsewhere
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Height: 3–5 feet
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Light Needs: Full sun
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Soil Needs: Well-drained, moderately rich soil
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Days to Maturity: 80–90 days
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Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
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Self-Seeds: Readily—great for wild gardens
🌼 Growing Tips:
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Start indoors or direct sow after frost
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Pinch back for bushier growth
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Harvest fronds young for the best flavor
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Allow to flower to attract pollinators and beneficials
With its rich color, culinary charm, and ecological benefits, Bronze Fennel is a stunning and useful addition to any garden—herbal or ornamental.