Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Middle Africa
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Perennial Grass
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Asthma, breathing problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
Dill
Elephant Grass
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
हाथी घास
In German
Dill Pflanze
Elefantengras
In French
Dill usine
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
Dill Planta
pasto elefante
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
capim-elefante
In Polish
Dill roślin
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
elephanti herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Dill and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Dill and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Elephant Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dill and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Dill and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dill and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Dill and Elephant Grass
Care of Dill and Elephant Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Grass 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 Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.