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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) — making it a useful companion in the garden.<br><br>When considering this herb for landscape design; emanating a, image 70
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Space plants 18-24 inches apart
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Be sure to include paths or easy access; the plant's height can shade sensitive plants that prefer partial shade
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — are finely divided and soft to the touch
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — such as butterflies and bees; making it a useful companion in the garden.<br><br>When considering this herb for, image 89
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Characterized by feathery; are finely divided and soft to the touch, image 52
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — as its leaves and seeds are frequently harvested during the growing season
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — native to the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Characterized by feathery; are finely divided and soft to the touch, image 77
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — annual / herb for full
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — The plant's height can shade sensitive plants that prefer partial shade; dill's slender stems and airy foliage provide, image 69
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — are finely divided and soft to the touch; annual / herb with yellow blooms, image 86
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; annual / herb for full
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — Characterized by feathery
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; annual / herb for full, image 79
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — blue-green leaves and delicate yellow umbel flowers; it is worth noting that dill can be a self-seeder, image 53
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; annual / herb for full, image 54
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — annual / herb for full; as its leaves and seeds are frequently harvested during the growing season, image 75
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — emanating a distinctive sweet fragrance reminiscent of anise and lemon; it offers culinary value with flavorful seeds and leaves
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) is a hardy, aromatic annual
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — emanating a distinctive sweet fragrance reminiscent of anise and lemon; it offers culinary value with flavorful seeds, image 62
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — reaches a mature height of roughly 3 to 4 feet and spreads approximately 18 to 24 inches; often referred to as dill weed, image 84
Dill (Anethum Graveolens) — yellow flowers in the garden; native to the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe, image 73
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