Anethum graveolens – care guide · Perfect Plants Club

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Anethum graveolens L.

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Taxonomy: Family: Apiaceae · Genus: Anethum1
Native distribution: Caribbean, North America, Oceania, Algeria, Chad, Cyprus, Gulf States, Iran, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Moroccouncertain3
Synonyms: 30 synonyms
Anethum arvense Salisb.
Anethum benevolens Lunell
Anethum graveolens australe N.F.Koren'
Anethum graveolens sowa (Roxb.) N.F.Koren'
Anethum graveolens anatolicum N.F.Koren'
Anethum graveolens chevallieri Maire
Anethum graveolens copiosum N.F.Koren'
Anethum graveolens hortorum Alef.
Anethum graveolens nanum N.F.Koren'
Anethum graveolens parvifolium N.F.Koren'
Anethum graveolens sowa (Roxb.) Alef.
Anethum graveolens submarginatum Lej.
Anethum graveolens tenerifrons N.F.Koren'
Anethum sowa Roxb.
Angelica graveolens (L.) Steud.
Ferula graveolens (L.) Chevall., 1827
Ferula graveolens (L.) Spreng.
Ferula marathrophylla Walp.
Heracleum graveolens (Benth. & Hook.fil.) S.M.Almeida
Pastanica graveolens Bernh., 1800
Pastinaca anethum (Roth) Spreng.
Pastinaca graveolens (L.) Bernh.
Peucedanum anethum (Roth) Jess.
Peucedanum anethum Baill.
Peucedanum graveolens (L.) Benth. & Hook.f.
Peucedanum graveolens (L.) Benth. & Hook.fil. ex Hiern
Peucedanum graveolens (L.) C.B.Clarke
Peucedanum sowa (Roxb.) Kurz
Selinum anethum Roth
Selinum graveolens (L.) Vest
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Sources (8)

GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Anethum graveolens · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
Wikidata – Q26686 · CC0
Wikimedia Commons – Anethum graveolens 02.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
Wikipedia (hu) – Kapor (növényfaj) · CC BY-SA 4.0
Wikipedia (de) – Dill (Pflanze) · CC BY-SA 4.0
Wikipedia (en) – Dill · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Partly general data for the genus Anethum

Watermedium

Lightfull sun

Humiditylowgeneral genus data

Min. temperature0 °C

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Anethum tip: Its taproot resents transplanting – sow it directly where it is to grow.

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At a glance

Anethum graveolens – what to know

Anethum graveolens – family: Apiaceae, genus: Anethum. Native range: Caribbean, North America, Oceania, Algeria, Chad, Cyprus, Gulf States, Iran, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 0 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

All Anethum species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Anethum graveolens?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Anethum graveolens need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Anethum graveolens get?

It tolerates brief, light frost (down to about 0 °C) but needs winter protection.

Is Anethum graveolens toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

When does Anethum graveolens flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Anethum: Typical flowering time: June, July, August.

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Data sources: GBIF.org – Anethum graveolens (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q26686 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Anethum graveolens 02.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Kapor (növényfaj) (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.