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Description

Bloom Color: Yellow.
Main Bloom Time: Early summer, Late summer, Mid summer. Form: Upright or erect.

Anethum graveolens is a ANNUAL growing to 0.8 m by 0.2 m at a medium rate.
It is hardy to zone 8. It is in leaf from May to November, in flower from April to July, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile.
It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Suitable for: light and medium soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Cultivation

Landscape Uses:Border, Container. An easily grown plant, it prefers a moderately rich loose soil and full sun. Requires a well-drained soil and shelter from the wind. Tolerates a pH in the range 5.3 to 7.8. Dill is a commonly cultivated herb, especially in warm temperate and tropical zones. It is grown mainly for its edible leaves and seeds, though it is also used medicinally. There are many named varieties. 'Bouquet' is an American cultivar that has a prolific production of seeds. The sub-species A. graveolens sowa from India has a slightly different flavour to the type species. The plant quickly runs to seed in dry weather. It often self-sows when growing in a suitable position. A good companion for corn and cabbages, also in moderation for cucumbers, lettuce and onions, but it inhibits the growth of carrots. Dill reduces a carrot crop if it is grown to maturity near them. However, the young plant will help to deter carrot root fly. The flowers are very attractive to bees. Special Features:Attractive foliage, Edible, Fragrant foliage, Not North American native, Naturalizing, Attracts butterflies, Suitable for cut flowers, Suitable for dried flowers.

HabitatsFields
Habitatswaste places etc in the Mediterranean.
HabitatsCultivated Beds
HabitatsCultivated Beds

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