With fluffy golden/green leaves scented with anise, bronze fennel can be used as a garnish or in meats, fish, and salads just like regular fennel. Later, the summertime umbels of yellow blooms produce seeds that can be dried and utilised for tea or in Asian cuisine.
Robust Annual
2 metres tall
Feathered green copper and bronze leaves with upright hollow stalks bearing tiny yellow flower clusters
Bright area – Prefers lighter soil
Steer clear of dill plants near one another as this can lead to cross-pollination and taste muddles.
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