Latin Name:  Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum'
Common Name:  Bronze Fennel
Height:  120cm x  45cm
Flowering Period:  June - August
Aspect:  Full sun 
Soil Type:  Well drained soil.  
Hardiness:  Hardy
Annual, Biennial or Perennial:  Perennial
 
Produces striking upright clumps of fine, fernlike foliage and topped with clusters of yellow flowers.  The seeds can be used in cooking and have an aniseed flavour.  
Equally at home in the flower border as it is in the herb garden.