Dill
Anethum graveolens
- Native to:
- Algeria, Chad, Cyprus, Guam, Gulf States, Iran, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palau, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
Illustration_Anethum_graveolens0.jpg : Prof. Dr. Otto Wilhelm Thomé derivative work: Aroche ( talk )
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Anethum
- Species:
- Anethum graveolens
- USDA Symbol:
- ANGR2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
fragile anacamptodes moth (Anacamptodes fragilaria), Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon), Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Butterflies:Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, beneficial insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean and West Asian regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Direct sow after last frost as dill has a taproot and transplants poorly. Light improves germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.