Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Middle Africa
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Perennial Grass
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Avoid during Pregnancy
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Elephant Grass
Dill
In Hindi
हाथी घास
डिल प्लांट
In German
Elefantengras
Dill Pflanze
In French
l'herbe à éléphant
Dill usine
In Spanish
pasto elefante
Dill Planta
In Greek
ελέφαντα χόρτο
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
capim-elefante
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
trawa słoniowa
Dill roślin
In Latin
elephanti herba
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elephant Grass and Dill
Season and care of Elephant Grass and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Grass and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dill is Neutral.
Elephant Grass and Dill Physical Information
Elephant Grass and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Elephant Grass and Dill are as follows:
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Elephant Grass and Dill
Care of Elephant Grass and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.