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dill [2] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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dill [2]

Anethum graveolens

Fragrant

Genus: Anethum
Family: Apiaceae
Common Names: anet, dill-oil plant, East Indian dill, meeting-seed, Sabbath day posy [3], Indian dill

About this plant

An upright annual with finely dissected, aromatic blue-green leaves, and flat umbels of tiny yellow flowers in summer.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in well-drained soil, in full sun sheltered from strong winds. Water freely in dry conditions to inhibit bolting. Keep separate from fennel as they look similar

Pruning

No pruning required; can be left to self-seed after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in succession from spring to mid-summer

Pests

Generally pest resistant

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years