Hera dill

Anethum graveolens 'Hera'

HerbApiaceae

Hera dill
Deer-resistantFragrantEdible
USDA zones2 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Growth rate
Moderate
Habit
Ascending
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn
Soil types
Sand, loam, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerFood gardenLow maintenancePollinator garden

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Hera' dill (Anethum graveolens 'Hera') is an herb for food gardens, containers, and borders. It is typically grown as an annual. It shrugs off cool spells and light frost, though a hard freeze will damage it. This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Deer rarely make it their first choice. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit the fragrant foliage.

Pairs well with Blue Beech tomato, Redbor kale, and Santo cilantro.