Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Quamash
Habitat
Mediterranean region
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Flying insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Dill
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
केमाज़
In German
Dill Pflanze
Camas
In French
Dill usine
Camas
In Spanish
Dill Planta
Camas
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
Camas
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
Camas
In Polish
Dill roślin
Camas
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
camas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Apiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Dill and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Dill and Camas? We provide you with everything About Dill and Camas. Dill doesn't have thorns and Camas doesn't have thorns. Also Dill does not have fragrant flowers. Dill has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Camas has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dill and Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dill and Camas
Season and care of Dill and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Camas season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dill and Camas Physical Information
Dill and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Camas height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Dill and Camas are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Dill and Camas
Care of Dill and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.