Dill Herb – 4" Pot

This compact, slow-growing variety is known for its fine, feathery foliage and aromatic leaves, making it especially well suited to smaller gardens, patio containers, and herb planters.

Fernleaf Dill is a wonderful culinary herb for everyday cooking. Its fresh leaves add a distinctive flavour to seafood, salads, dressings, dips, and homemade pickles. With its naturally compact growth habit, it's an excellent choice for gardeners who want fresh Dill without needing a lot of space.

Why You’ll Like It

Compact Growth Habit: Fernleaf is a dwarf variety that stays more compact than traditional Dill, making it ideal for smaller growing spaces.

Slow to Bolt: Fernleaf is valued for its slower tendency to flower and go to seed, allowing a longer harvest of fresh foliage.

Fine, Feathery Leaves: Delicate green foliage adds lovely texture to herb gardens and edible containers.

Fresh Culinary Flavour: Enjoy its aromatic leaves in seafood dishes, potato salads, dressings, dips, and sauces.

Perfect for Pickling: A kitchen favourite for adding classic Dill flavour to homemade pickles and preserved vegetables.

Container-Friendly: Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for patio pots, window boxes, and smaller herb gardens.

Easy to Harvest: Snip fresh leaves as needed to enjoy their flavour straight from the garden.

Attractive Edible Plant: Combines practical kitchen use with soft, ornamental foliage.

Great for Kitchen Gardens: Keep fresh herbs close at hand for convenient everyday cooking.

Pollinator-Friendly Flowers: If allowed to bloom, its delicate flower clusters can attract beneficial insects.

Great For

Herb gardens • Patio containers • Window boxes • Kitchen gardens • Homemade pickles • Seafood dishes • Salads and dressings • Fresh cooking

Variant

Wholesale: Please refer to the Hilltop Greenhouses Ltd. Policies PDF for full details.

Retail: No returns on plants, exchanges only.

Plant details

Scientific Name

Anethum graveolens

Light

Full Sun

Water

Dill prefers evenly moist, well-draining soil, especially while young and establishing. Water regularly during dry periods, but allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between watering. Avoid overly wet conditions, as dill does not like sitting in soggy soil.

Care Level

Dill is a low-maintenance herb that grows quickly with minimal care. Provide full sun, well-draining soil, and regular watering during dry periods for healthy growth. Its flowers also attract beneficial pollinators, making it a great addition to herb and vegetable gardens.

Optimal Temperature

15–24°C

Frost Tolerant

No

Mature Height

2–4 ft

Mature Spread

12–24 inches

Deer Resistant

Yes

Edible

Yes

Pet Friendly

Yes