{"product_id":"herb-fennel-smokey-bronze","title":"HERB 'Smokey Bronze' Fennel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFoeniculum vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Smokey Bronze’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Smokey Bronze’ Fennel is a striking ornamental herb prized for its feathery copper-bronze foliage and sweet anise fragrance. Growing 4–6 feet tall, this dramatic plant adds height, texture, and color to herb gardens, perennial borders, and pollinator plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summer, delicate golden-yellow flower clusters appear above the airy foliage, attracting bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects—including the beautiful black swallowtail butterfly, whose caterpillars often feed on fennel leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Smokey Bronze’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, producing its richest color with plenty of sunlight. Young plants appreciate consistent moisture, but once established they are fairly drought tolerant and easy to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the aromatic foliage and seeds are edible, offering a mild licorice flavor that can be used in salads, teas, and cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Details\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist while establishing\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-drained, average garden soil\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 4–6 feet\u003cbr\u003eSpacing: 1–2 feet apart\u003cbr\u003eHardiness: USDA Zones 4–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden Highlights\u003cbr\u003e• Dramatic bronze, feathery foliage\u003cbr\u003e• Aromatic anise-scented leaves\u003cbr\u003e• Attracts pollinators and swallowtail butterflies\u003cbr\u003e• Tall, airy structure for herb gardens and borders\u003cbr\u003e• Edible foliage and seeds with a mild licorice flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Tip: Cut back flower heads if you want to prevent aggressive self-seeding, or leave them to support pollinators and collect seeds later in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King's Greenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44697907691565,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/8126\/8781\/files\/E160A4EE-6BFE-443B-A2EE-A1D7D58FECC1.jpg?v=1774988525","url":"https:\/\/seedysplants.com\/products\/herb-fennel-smokey-bronze","provider":"Seedy's Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}