Fernleaf Dill

• Type: warm-season annual
• Planting time: spring, fall in frost-free climates
• Features: feathery foliage, yellow blooms, dill seeds
• Light: full sun
• Soil: rich, well drained, pH 5.5 to 6.5
• Height: 18 to 24 inches
• Spacing: 12 inches
• Garden use: herb and flower gardens, to attract swallowtail butterflies
• Culinary use: foliage and seed for a variety of dishes

Sometimes known as “the fish herb,” dill is used in many dishes, especially dips, soups, vinegars, and salads. Fernleaf is an improved variety of the ordinary dill that is more compact. A 1992 All America Selections winner, this dill continues to be a favorite for its garden performance and the fact that it offers a lot of foliage. It is also slower to set seed than ordinary dill varieties, which means that you can harvest foliage longer. As the flowers do appear, you can harvest the dill seed for making dill pickles or other dishes calling for dill seed. Dill leaves or seeds are used in the cooking of many cultures around the world.

Some Bonnie Plants varieties may not be available at your local stores, as we select and sell varieties best suited to the growing conditions in each region.