Dill

Anethum Graveolens

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Overview

Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a hardy, aromatic annual herb reaching 3-5 feet in height. Characterized by feathery, blue-green leaves and delicate yellow umbel flowers, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Dill's slender stems and airy foliage provide a soft texture in gardens. It offers culinary value with flavorful seeds and leaves, and attracts beneficial insects. Space plants 18-24 inches apart. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-11.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 2–11Climate Temperate

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Dill's slender stems and airy foliage provide a soft texture in gardens

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — It offers culinary value with flavorful seeds and leaves, and attracts beneficial insects

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Space plants 18-24 inches apart

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a hardy, aromatic annual herb reaching 3-5 feet in height

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Characterized by feathery

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — blue-green leaves and delicate yellow umbel flowers

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 2–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 3–5 Ft.
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
Climate: Temperate

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Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Dill's slender stems and airy foliage provide a soft texture in gardens

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — It offers culinary value with flavorful seeds and leaves, and attracts beneficial insects

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Space plants 18-24 inches apart

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a hardy, aromatic annual herb reaching 3-5 feet in height

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Characterized by feathery

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — blue-green leaves and delicate yellow umbel flowers

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — are finely divided and soft to the touch

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — emanating a distinctive sweet fragrance reminiscent of anise and lemon

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — reaches a mature height of roughly 3 to 4 feet and spreads approximately 18 to 24 inches

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — native to the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — often referred to as dill weed

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — thus serving an ecological purpose in promoting garden biodiversity.<br><br>For optimal growth

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Anethum graveolens thrives in full sun and prefers a well-draining soil with a pH between 5.8 and 6.5

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — such as butterflies and bees

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — It is worth noting that dill can be a self-seeder

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — dill produces umbrella-like yellow flowers that are highly attractive to beneficial insects

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Although fairly drought-tolerant once established, consistent moisture will encourage lusher growth

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — as its leaves and seeds are frequently harvested during the growing season

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Be sure to include paths or easy access

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — The plant's height can shade sensitive plants that prefer partial shade

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — making it a useful companion in the garden.<br><br>When considering this herb for landscape design

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a hardy, aromatic annual herb reaching 3-5 feet in height; it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Characterized by feathery; are finely divided and soft to the touch

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