Anethum graveolens
Dill
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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