Herb · Apiaceae family
dill
Anethum graveolens
In short a 10-second read
Dill (herb) grows to 0.6–1.5 m tall and 0.3–0.6 m wide when mature. It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil. It flowers in June–August; the flowers are yellow. Sow in April–July.
× spread 0.3–0.6 m
Where to plant
Sun and soil.
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil.
Sun
Tolerates several positions — choose to suit the rest of the garden.
Soil and water
average to moist · watering: moderate
Soil: humus-rich, loamy, sandy
Soil pH 5.5–7.5
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Flowers
June–August · yellow
Pruning
remove flower stems (as needed); pinch out the tips (as needed)
Sowing
direct sowing: April–July
Winter protection
does not overwinter
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does dill flower?
In June–August; the flowers are yellow.
When do I sow dill?
In April–July (direct sowing).
Does dill tolerate shade?
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
How much space does dill need?
At maturity 0.3–0.6 m wide and 0.6–1.5 m tall; recommended spacing 25 cm.
Where the data comes from
We compared the data in 5 expert sources. Last checked 20 October 2026.
Show sources (5)
- NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
- RHS — How to grow dill
- Wikidata (CC0) — Anethum graveolens
- Missouri Botanical Garden - Herbs factsheet
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EU
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