Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpurascens’

 

An outstanding plant in the border, providing a hazy contrast to more solid colors and foliage. Try it with Lupinus ‘Chandelier’, Lilium ‘Connecticut King’, and Anthemis kelwayii. Will form a big clump and self seed unless you deadhead (which is easily done in the Autumn).

Common Name:  Bronze fennel

Family:  Apiaceae (The Carrot/Parsley Family)

Zone Hardiness:  6

Light:  Full Sun

Height:  4-6'

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

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Foliage Colour:  Burgundy/Red/Purple

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

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Soil Moisture:  Average, Dry, Drought Tolerant

Stem Colour:  Burgundy

Fragrance:  Yes

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Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Found most often in dry stony calcareous soils near the sea.

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