✔︎ Bronze fennel, also known as Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum', is a beautiful ornamental herb that is prized for its attractive bronze-colored foliage and feathery, delicate leaves.

✔︎ It has a long history of culinary and medicinal use. The plant's seeds, leaves, and stems have a sweet, anise-like flavor that is used to flavor a variety of dishes, including fish, vegetables, and sauces. Additionally, it has been used for centuries to treat a range of ailments, including indigestion, coughs, and menstrual cramps.

✔︎ Bronze fennel is a favorite food of the black swallowtail butterfly. The plant's leaves provide an important food source for the butterfly's caterpillars, which can often be seen munching away on the plant's delicate foliage. This plant can help attract these beautiful butterflies and support their populations.