Edibles – Herbs – Bronze Fennel Rubrum

Bronze Fennel Rubrum 

Botanical name: foeniculum vulgare ‘rubrum’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 1-7 ft in height with up to a 3 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 3-10 

Foliage color: bronze 

Flower color: purple 

Bloom time: summer 

Growth rate: grows about 6-12 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune and harvest in the spring and summer months 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed spewing 

Landscape use: herb garden, culinary garden, flower garden, background foliage, container plant 

Special features: disease resistant, pest resistant, heat tolerant, cold hardy, culinary herb  

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 4-6 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use an organic fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: sage, zinnias, thyme, coneflower, yarrow, lavender 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: potentially invasive