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Other common names dill anet
dill-oil plant East Indian dill meeting-seed Sabbath day posy
Synonyms Anethum sowa hort. non Roxb. ex Flem.
Family Apiaceae
Genus Anethum can be annuals or biennials, scented of aniseed, with leaves finely divided into linear segments, and umbels of small yellow flowers in summer
Details A. graveolens is an upright annual with finely dissected, aromatic blue-green leaves, and flat umbels of tiny yellow flowers in summer
Plant range S W Asia
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Columnar/Upright
Fragrance Leaf
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H4
Full Sun
Aspect South-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Loam
Chalk
Sand
MoistureWell-drained
SoilLoam, Chalk, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.5-1 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 1-2 years
Cultivation Easy to grow in well-drained soil, in full sun sheltered from strong winds. Water freely in dry conditions to inhibit bolting. Keep separate from fennel as they look similar
Propagation Propagate by seed sown in succession from spring to mid-summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden
Pruning No pruning required; can be left to self-seed after flowering
Pests Generally pest resistant
Diseases Generally disease free
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