General Information on Dill / Anise

Natural Order

• Apiaceae

Origins:  From the regions of Mediterranean and the Black Sea. 

  There are reports that Switzerland had Dill as far back is the Neolithic period. 

Names  also known by:

• In the new Testament Dill is referred to as "Anethon" in Matthew xxiii, 23.

• Also known as Anise [ mistranslation of Anethon]

Growing cycle:  Hardy Annual

Height : 

• Grows to  61 to 76 cm [24 to 30 inches] tall.

Soil Type preferred.

• Prefers a sandy soil

Characteristics

• Being similar to Fennel can sometimes be mistaken for each other.
• Leaves
•  Dill has slightly broader leaves resembling thread like pine needles.
• Flowers
• Numerous yellow flowers situated on a compounded umbel.
• Petals: rolled inward.

References  

Our Herb Garden - Dill