Bronze Fennel Plant (Foeniculum vulgare purpureum/rubrum) Quick Facts:
Host plant to Black Swallowtail
Herbaceous perennial
Hardy in zones 5-11
Full sun, tolerates partial shade
Moist, well-drained soil
Yellow aromatic flowers in late summer
4-5 feet tall
Spreads 2-3 feet horizontally
Readily reseeds
Bronze colored herb in the carrot family, licorice flavoring like other fennels
Please see complete growing conditions and details for Bronze Fennel Plants (Foeniculum vulgare purpureum/rubrum) under our seed description
maggiederen (verified owner) –
All the bronze fennel I have gotten from Joyful Butterfly have been HUGE and have done well. My early EBS instars love it and that’s where I find most of the eggs. Bonus: Eggs are REALLY easy to spot on Bronze Fennel. (When it goes to seed, I give myself a fennel seed treat every morning).