Herb
Dill
Anethum graveolens
Varieties We Carry
StandardAnethum graveolensBouquetAnethum graveolens
Sizes & Pricing
4 inFrom$3.50
Seed PackFrom$2.99
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightFull Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size2-3 feet × 1-2 feet
About Dill
Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a fast-growing cool-season annual herb in NE Florida, best seeded September–December for harvest through late spring. It produces aromatic, feathery blue-green foliage and yellow umbel flowers that attract black swallowtail butterflies and beneficial insects. Starting at $3.50.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Winter, Spring
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Annual
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Light
Plant dill in full sun — a minimum of 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. In NE Florida it performs as a cool-season herb; choose a sunny bed sheltered from strong winds, which can topple the tall, hollow stems.
Water
Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist but not soggy; dill tolerates brief dry spells once established but bolts faster under drought stress in Florida heat. Water at the base to keep the feathery foliage dry.
Soil & Fertilizer
Grow in well-draining sandy or loamy soil with pH 6.5–7.0. Work in a light application of balanced granular fertilizer at planting; dill is not a heavy feeder and excess nitrogen promotes foliage over seed production.
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Common questions
Is Dill a good plant for St. Augustine?
Dill is a herb for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 2-3 feet × 1-2 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.