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Genus Anethum (Dill)

Anethum Anethum graveolens Photo/Illustration: Michelle Gervais
ah-NEE-thum Common Name: Dill
Anethum is characterized by airy, yellow umbels of flowers over ferny, blue-green, aromatic foliage.
 Noteworthy characteristics: The herb, A. graveolens, is commonly grown for the culinary attributes of its leaves and seeds. Its distinctive foliage texture and flower color and form make this plant a nice companion in a mixed border. It provides a valuable food source for monarch butterfly larvae and attracts beneficial insects also. It self sows prolifically if given the chance.
 Care: Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Shelter from strong winds.
 Propagation: Sow seed in situ in succession to produce lasting foliage and flowers
 Problems: Cercosporidium leaf spot, some fungal leaf and root diseases.

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Anethum

Anethum graveolens Anethum graveolens
(Dill) (1 user review)

As an herb, A. graveolens is commonly grown for the culinary attributes of its leaves and seeds. Its distinctive foliage texture and flower color and form make this plant a nice companion in a mixed border. It provides a valuable food source for butterfly larvae and attracts beneficial insects also.