Bronze fennel is a giving plant as it has edible leaves, flowers, seeds, stems, and roots. The purple-brown feathery foliage possesses a sweet, mild anise flavor that is delicious in meats, vegetables, breads, and tea brewed from the anise-like seeds aids digestion. Beneficial insects and bees feast on the golden flowers in summer and caterpillars of the black swallowtail butterfly feast on the ample foliage. Uniquely beautiful paired with deep red or peach dahlias. Deadhead to suppress self sowing, if desired.