Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor
Habitat
Mediterranean region
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Anti-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Culinary use, Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
Viola
In German
Dill Pflanze
Viola
In French
Dill usine
Alto
In Spanish
Dill Planta
Viola
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
Βιόλα
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
Viola
In Polish
Dill roślin
Altówka
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Viola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Malpighiales
Family
Apiaceae
Violaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dill and Viola
Season and care of Dill and Viola is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Viola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Viola season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Viola is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Viola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dill and Viola Physical Information
Dill and Viola physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Viola height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Dill and Viola are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Viola flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue and Lavender
- Viola leaf color: Green
Care of Dill and Viola
Care of Dill and Viola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Viola 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 Viola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.