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Anethum graveolens 'Nano' (Dill 'Nano')

Other names: Dwarf dill , Meeting-seed 'Nano', Dill-oil plant 'Nano'

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Variety or Cultivar
'Nano' is a compact, upright, aromatic annual, typically grown as a culinary herb, with oblong, pinnate leaves divided into numerous linear, blue- to grey-green leaflets and flattened umbels of tiny yellow flowers in summer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.3 m 0.2 m 1-2 years
0 ft 0 ft 1-2 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in well-drained soil, in full sun with shelter from strong winds. Water freely in dry periods to avoid bolting. Best to grow separately from fennel since they are similar in appearance.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance, Flavouring food and drinks, Add to salads

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Compact

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Foliage is aromatic (dill).

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Can be left to self-seed after flowering. If not grown for seed, deadhead to prevent self-seeding.

Propagation methods

Seed

Propagation

Sow in situ in succession from spring to midsummer. Approximately 70 days to maturity.

Pests

Generally pest free.

Diseases

Generally disease free.

Deadhead perennials before they seed (optional)

Plant container grown plants in deep fertile, well-drained soil

Water regularly through dry periods

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Let self-seed if desired

Sow seed in situ

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Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum Hamburg parsley
Petroselinum crispum 'French'
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Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen'
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