Bronze Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare purpureum) - 1 Gallon Nectar mason bees

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As the flowers fade

this plant is also a food source for Spring Azure and Snowberry Clearwing caterpillars

It likes sand or loam soil types

Height: 3 to 5 ft Width: 2-3 ft

Bronze Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare purpureum) - 1 Gallon Nectar mason beesBronze fennel is known for the faint licorice anise flavor it brings to cooking and its 'Purpureum' is noted for its attractive purple bronze foliage. It grows 3 5' tall and can spread to 2 3'. It blooms yellow flowers in June to July and likes full sun. It somewhat resembles a very large dill plant. Fennel can also be grown as an ornamental. Its feathery foliage provides a nice contrast to broad leaved plants. It also serves as a host plant for the