Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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 over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
PHLOX maculata
Common Name
Dill
Meadow Phlox
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Dill Pflanze
Wiese Phlox
In French
Dill usine
Meadow Phlox
In Spanish
Dill Planta
prado Phlox
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
Meadow Phlox
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
Meadow Phlox
In Polish
Dill roślin
łąka Phlox
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phlox meadow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dill and Meadow Phlox
Season and care of Dill and Meadow Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Meadow Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Meadow Phlox season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dill and Meadow Phlox Physical Information
Dill and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Dill and Meadow Phlox are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dill and Meadow Phlox
Care of Dill and Meadow Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.