Deeproot Plant Base Online - Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum'

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botanical name:
Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum'

common name: Purple Fennel
synonyms: Foeniculum vulgare 'Bronze'
family: Apiaceae

characteristics: perennial, scented/aromatic
height: 1.80m width: 0.45m
growth rate: fast
growth habit:
leaf colour: purple
flower colour: yellow
main period of interest: Summer

edible

medicinal

growing conditions: full sun, dry soil, moist soil, sandy soil
prefered soil pH: alkaline
minimum temperature: -20°C
USDA zone: 4 to 10

description:
Very attractive perennial herb. Has feathery bronzy-purple foliage, especially the new growth, and flat-heads of yellow flowers in summer. Tends to self seed.

cultivation:
Well drained, moist, light sandy soil in full sun and a warm position. Drought tolerant when established.

propagation:
From seed.