Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
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Number of Varieties
28
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40000
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Habitat
Mediterranean region
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-99996-9
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-1
8-6
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
60.00 cm1,371.60 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
30.50 cm30.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Shape
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong
Thorns
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✘
✔
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
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Tolerances
Drought
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
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Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
ASIMINA triloba
Common Name
Dill
Pawpaw
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
गंदा संयंत्र
In German
Dill Pflanze
Papaya Pflanze
In French
Dill usine
usine de papaye
In Spanish
Dill Planta
planta de la papaya
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
φυτό pawpaw
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
planta mamão
In Polish
Dill roślin
pawpaw roślin
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
quince herba
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Magnoliales
Family
Apiaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Anethum
Asimina Adans
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
-
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Subfamily
-
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Number of Species
909
1
27800
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