Foeniculum vulgare 'Smokey Bronze' ~ Smokey Bronze Fennel attractive-bark (2) 160725 340 Chi Bot

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The narrow shiny dark green leaves have small teeth turn an attractive reddish-purple in fall

Arlen can self-pollinate

COMPANION PLANTS: Million Bells

Best bloom in full sun and moist

Foeniculum vulgare 'Smokey Bronze' ~ Smokey Bronze Fennel attractive-bark (2) 160725 340 Chi BotSmokey Bronze Fennel is a fragrant, upright, culinary perennial grown for its anise scented and flavored feathery purple tinted foliage and seeds that follow the mid summer bloom. Grows best in full sun and rich, moisr well drained soils. Type: Perennial Origins: SE Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia Height: 4 6 Spread: 1. 5 2. 5 Spacing: 2 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Yellow Season of Interest: Spring, Summer