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Bronze Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum'
Mid Septemberherb
Ornamental herb with bronze-purple foliage and anise-flavored leaves and seeds.
Showing Zone 7b. for timing that matches where you garden.
In Zone 7b, right now
Not yet — plant around mid september
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Edible?
Yes — herb — leaves & stems
Small space?
Yes, in a pot
Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Comes back yearly?
Yes — perennial
Ways to plant it
Spring planting
Direct sow
Closed
Early to Late April
Plant seeds straight into the ground (or a container) outdoors.
Fall planting
Plant
Mid September
Mid September – Early October
Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.
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