Dukat Strain Dill (Anethum graveolens) is known for its lush, finely divided green foliage and striking summer umbels that attract bees and beneficial insects. This upright annual grows vigorously in sunny beds and containers, adding soft, airy texture to decorative herb gardens and wildlife landscapes. With its graceful structure and pollinator-friendly blooms, Dukat provides both visual beauty and ecological benefit throughout the warm season.
Features
• Deluxe fine-textured green foliage with airy form
• Yellow summer flower umbels attract pollinators
• Great for borders, raised beds, and container plantings
• Provides ornamental texture in herb and wild gardens
• Easy warm-season annual for sunny, well-drained sites
• Non-GMO heirloom Anethum graveolens variety
Specifications
• Common Name: Dukat Dill
• Scientific Name: Anethum graveolens
• Plant Type: Annual flowering and foliage herb
• USDA Zones: 3–11 (grown as annual)
• Flower Color: Yellow umbels
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Foliage: Fine divided feathery leaves
• Height: 24–36 inches
• Spread: 12–18 inches
• Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
• 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: High (supports bees and beneficial insects)
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Plant Spacing: 10–14 inches
• Seed Viability: 2–3 years stored cool & dry
Planting Guide
• Direct sow outdoors after frost; does not transplant easily.
• Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil.
• Keep soil lightly moist until germination (7–21 days).
• Thin seedlings to 10–14 inches apart.
• Provide full sun for best foliage development.
• Avoid waterlogged soil; moderate watering is best.
• Allow some flower heads to mature for natural reseeding and pollinator support.
