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Green
Fennel
( Perennial ).
As for Bronze Fennel but produces bright green ferny feathery leaves.
Bronze
Fennel ( Perennial ).
 Not
only is this herb aromatic, its foliage is feathery and can grow 6 - 7 ft in the
garden ( the rear of a flower bed is ideal ). As a culinary herb, it has an
anise taste. A few sprigs of the leaves or chopped young shoots adds a wonderful
flavour to salads. It is important to deadhead the seed heads (use seed for
culinary purposes) or you will spend the next few growing seasons weeding the
many seedlings that will sprout. Since it is a tap-rooted herb, it can be
difficult to weed. It produces ferny feather type leaves that are bronze in
colour and small yellow flowers in the Summer. Water in dry spells and remove
flowers to prevent it seeding prolifically. Replace
every 3 years.
Sow
seed in situ in spring after the frosts, or plant in pots and germinate at 68ºF
(20ºC). Transplant to the garden when plant is young adding a complete fertilizer,
as it has a taproot. Chose a site in full sun in moist, well drained soil.
Deadhead seed heads in Autumn. Aphids and slugs may be a problem. The
swallowtail caterpillar chews on the foliage. Stem and root rot can be a problem
when grown in poorly drained soil.
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