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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 2–11Type Annual, HerbClimate Temperate
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — such as butterflies and bees

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–11

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Annual, Herb
Family
Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
Climate
Temperate

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Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — thus serving an ecological purpose in promoting garden biodiversity.<br><br>For optimal growth
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — The plant's height can shade sensitive plants that prefer partial shade; dill's slender stems and airy foliage provide, image 94
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — often referred to as dill weed; although fairly drought-tolerant once established, consistent moisture will encourage, image 85
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — thus serving an ecological purpose in promoting garden biodiversity.<br><br>For optimal growth; characterized by, image 90
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Anethum graveolens thrives in full sun and prefers a well-draining soil with a pH between 5.8 and 6.5; reaches a mature, image 91
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — blue-green leaves and delicate yellow umbel flowers; it is worth noting that dill can be a self-seeder
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Be sure to include paths or easy access; the plant's height can shade sensitive plants that prefer partial shade, image 71
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — It is worth noting that dill can be a self-seeder; yellow flowers in the garden, image 93
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Space plants 18-24 inches apart; be sure to include paths or easy access, image 82
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — emanating a distinctive sweet fragrance reminiscent of anise and lemon
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — It offers culinary value with flavorful seeds and leaves, and attracts beneficial insects
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a hardy, aromatic annual herb reaching 3-5 feet in height
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — annual / herb for full; as its leaves and seeds are frequently harvested during the growing season
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — yellow flowers in the garden; native to the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a hardy, aromatic annual herb reaching 3-5 feet in height; it thrives in full sun and, image 51
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Characterized by feathery; are finely divided and soft to the touch
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — It offers culinary value with flavorful seeds and leaves, and attracts beneficial insects; such as butterflies and bees, image 81
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Anethum graveolens thrives in full sun and prefers a well-draining soil with a pH between 5.8 and 6.5; reaches a mature, image 66
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — It offers culinary value with flavorful seeds and leaves, and attracts beneficial insects; such as butterflies and bees, image 56
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — often referred to as dill weed; although fairly drought-tolerant once established, consistent moisture will encourage, image 60
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Be sure to include paths or easy access
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — such as butterflies and bees; making it a useful companion in the garden.<br><br>When considering this herb for landscape design
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — annual / herb with yellow blooms; thus serving an ecological purpose in promoting garden biodiversity.<br><br>For optimal growth
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — making it a useful companion in the garden.<br><br>When considering this herb for landscape design; emanating a distinctive sweet
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