Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, 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
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
PHLOX douglasii
Common Name
Dill
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
Phlox plant
In German
Dill Pflanze
Phlox Pflanze
In French
Dill usine
plante Phlox
In Spanish
Dill Planta
planta de Phlox
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
φυτό phlox
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
planta Phlox
In Polish
Dill roślin
Phlox roślin
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
plantae Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dill and Phlox
Season and care of Dill and Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Phlox season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Phlox is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Dill and Phlox Physical Information
Dill and Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Dill and Phlox are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Dill and Phlox
Care of Dill and Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.