Fennel, Bronze 'Smokey'
- Product number: 833975.1
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Latin: Foeniculum vulgare var. Dulce
Truly an ornament, this very fine red-bronze colored foliage with later yellow umbels. The plant is perennial and overwinters easily in not too wet soils. The aromatic, anise-flavored leaves are used in fish dishes, among other things. The seeds can be baked in bread, cakes, pastries, etc., or cooked in soups.
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Latin: Foeniculum vulgare var. Dulce
Dutch: Venkel
Also known as: Bronzen venkel
English: Fennel, Bronze Leaved
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- Flower colour: Yellow umbel flowers
- Average growth height: More than 120 cm
- Attractive to insects:
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
- Hardy: Forst hardy
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Foeniculum vulgare var. Dulce
- Dutch: Fennel
- Also known as: Bronze fennel
- English: Fennel, Bronze Leaved
