Compatto Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a dwarf, compact variety grown for its fine, airy foliage and attractive yellow blooms. Its tidy form fits perfectly in containers, small gardens, and borders, providing soft, fern-like texture and pollinator-supporting flowers in midsummer. Easy to grow and fast to establish, Compatto Dill performs well in sunny locations with well-drained soil, adding both structure and ecological value to ornamental beds and wildlife landscapes.

Features

• Dwarf upright variety suitable for containers and borders
• Soft, fine fern-like foliage with airy texture
• Yellow summer umbels attract pollinators and beneficial insects
• Ideal for small gardens, raised beds, and decorative herb displays
• Thrives in warm weather and full sun
• Non-GMO Anethum graveolens heirloom variety

Specifications

• Common Name: Compatto Dill
• Scientific Name: Anethum graveolens
• Plant Type: Annual foliage and flowering herb
• USDA Zones: 3–11 (grown as annual)
• Bloom Color: Yellow umbels
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Height: 12–18 inches (compact)
• Spread: 6–12 inches
• Growth Habit: Upright, compact, finely divided foliage
• Heirloom: Yes
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Organic: Not certified organic
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Preference: Well-drained average soil
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Pollinator Value: Attracts bees and beneficial insects
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Plant Spacing: 6–10 inches
• Seed Viability: 2–3 years stored cool & dry

Planting Guide

• Direct sow outdoors in spring after frost; minimal transplanting needed.
• Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil.
• Keep soil slightly moist until germination (7–21 days).
• Thin seedlings to 6–10 inches apart.
• Provide full sun for compact, upright growth.
• Avoid heavy soil and overwatering.
• Allow some flower heads to mature if natural reseeding is desired.