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Ornamental Bronze Fennel with Feathery Foliage
Dragon Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum') is a stunning ornamental herb that combines dramatic bronze-purple foliage with the classic anise-licorice flavor of traditional fennel. This eye-catching variety features fine, feathery fronds in deep bronze tones that create a striking vertical accent in herb gardens and mixed borders. While all parts are edible—leaves, seeds, bulbs, and even pollen—Dragon Fennel is primarily grown for its spectacular ornamental appeal and the unique color it brings to both the garden and the plate.
Key Features
Dramatic bronze-purple foliage – Fine, feathery fronds in deep bronze tones create stunning visual impact
Anise-licorice flavor – Classic fennel taste in leaves, seeds, bulbs, and pollen
Fully edible plant – All parts can be used in cooking, from fronds to seeds to bulbs
Tall vertical accent – Grows 4-6 feet tall, perfect for back of borders and focal points
Pollinator magnet – Attracts butterflies, bees, and beneficial predatory insects to the garden
Culinary & Landscape Uses
Dragon Fennel's bronze fronds make beautiful garnishes for fish, salads, and Mediterranean dishes. Use fresh leaves to season seafood, pork, and vegetables, or harvest seeds for baking and spice blends. The dramatic bronze foliage creates stunning contrast with green and silver-leaved plants in mixed borders. Plant as a tall vertical accent in the back of herb gardens or perennial beds where the feathery texture and deep color provide season-long interest. The yellow flowers attract beneficial insects including swallowtail butterfly larvae.
Mature Size: 4-6' H × 2-3' W Hardiness: Zones 4-9 Light: Full sun Water: Moderate (drought tolerant once established)
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