Anethum graveolens

Anethum graveolens

Dill

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In the Jersey-Friendly garden, Dill can be planted as a host plant for Black Swallowtail caterpillars.

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Description:

Dill is commonly planted in vegetable gardens, herb gardens, and herb container gardens where it is grown for its fresh fragrance and unique flavor. Native to the Mediterranean, Dill prefers full sun and organic rich, well-drained sandy, loamy or clay soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. This herb is planted as an annual in New Jersey. Allowing it to go to seed ensures new seedlings the following year. Flowers are attrative to many beneficial insects seeking nectar and pollen. In the Jersey-Friendly garden, Dill can be planted as a host plant for Black Swallowtail caterpillars. Caterpillars eat the feathery green leaves and stems of this member of the Carrot Family. Other Carrot Family members that host Black Swallowtail caterpillars include native Golden Alexanders (Zizia auria) and Heartleaf Golden Alexander (Zizia aptera).

Plant Details:

Other Common Names: Dill Weed

Plant Type: Annual

New Jersey Native: No

Bloom Times: Summer

Bloom Colors: Yellow, Green

Deer Resistance: Some

Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies

Salt Tolerance: Unknown

Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ

Soil Characteristics

Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy, Clay

Soil Moisture: Moist

Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral

Light Needs of Plant

Optimal Light: Full Sun

Light Range: Full Sun

Water Needs of Plant

Soil Moisture: Moist

Drought Tolerance: Low

Size and Growth Rate

Height: 3 - 5 ft

Spread: 2 - 3 ft

Growth Rate: Slow-medium