Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
  
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
  
Central America, North America
  
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region
  
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
7-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
  
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
  
Black, Green
  
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
  
Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Egg-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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 excessively
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
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
  
Cut back old stems to the ground
  
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
  
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Slugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
  
Bees, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes, small hedge
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
  
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
  
Edible dye
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
  
Mirabilis jalapa
  
Common Name
Dill
  
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
  
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
  
Mirabilis jalapa
  
In German
Dill Pflanze
  
Wunderblume
  
In French
Dill usine
  
Belle-de-nuit
  
In Spanish
Dill Planta
  
Dondiego de noche
  
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
  
mirabilis Jalapa
  
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
  
Maravilha
  
In Polish
Dill roślin
  
mirabilis Jalapa
  
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
  
mirabilis Ja-
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Apiales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Apiaceae
  
Nyctaginaceae
  
Genus
Anethum
  
Mirabilis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Dill and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Dill and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Dill and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Dill and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Dill and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Dill and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Dill and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.