Type
herb fennel, ornamental
Fennel variety
Bronze Fennel
Bronze fennel is grown more for foliage and seeds than for a swelling bulb, with airy coppery leaves and strong fennel aroma. It is a common edible ornamental in herb gardens.
Best for
herb gardens, edible landscaping
About Bronze
Bronze is a leaf fennel, not a true bulbing Florence fennel, and is grown for its feathery bronze foliage and aromatic stems and seeds. It is attractive in ornamental beds and herb plantings, with a sweeter, softer look than green fennel.
Growing Bronze Fennel
Give it space because mature plants become airy and broad rather than making a tight edible bulb. Snip foliage young for the best texture, and remove flower heads if you want to delay self-seeding and keep the plant producing fresh leaves longer.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all fennel, see the complete guide.
How to grow FennelOther fennel varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.