Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Dill
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Dill Pflanze
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Dill usine
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Dill Planta
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Dill roślin
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dill and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Dill and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Dill and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Dill and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dill and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Dill and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Dill and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.