Anethum graveolens | Dill | Herb
Anethum graveolens belongs to the plant family UMBELLIFER and Genus Anethum This Herb prefers Well drained soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Anethum graveolens does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Anethum graveolens so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Anethum graveolens dill is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Anethum graveolens has leaves that are mildly pungent. Dill needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this plant is one that is organic. This species likes full sun. It needs soil that is well drained.
Leaves: Anethum graveolens has threadlike leaves. Flowers: Dill has widely open clusters of tiny flowers on 3' to 4' stems. The flowers are usually a yellow color.
Anethum graveolens | Dill is classed as a flowering plant specimen. The flower's principle colouring is yellow. If the flower has other colours these flower accent colors would be described as … . Secondary color or not the flower is described as: widely open clusters of tiny flowers on 3' to 4' stems
Leaves of the plant Anethum graveolens have a smell of fragrant leaves. pungently fragrant and in terms of a broad classification could be described as … Pungent | Mild
This specimen plant will normally never grow higher than 4' feet will have an overall spread somewhere between 8" and 10"
Anethum graveolens is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as a carminative, an antispasmodic or a diuretic. Dill requires professional guidance for safe usage. The seeds and the essential oil and even the leaves are used to prepare herbal remedies. Do not take essential oil internally without professional guidance.
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"The Fragrant Garden. A book about sweet scented flowers and leaves", Louise Beebe Wilder, Dover Publications, New York, 1974. Originally published as "The Fragrant Path", Louise Beebe Wilder, 1932, The Macmillan Company.