Dill

Dill is a fast-growing, cool weather annual that will re-seed itself if left to flower. It has loose, feathery, blue-green leaves with fine yellow flowers in the summer; the seeds are a pale brown color.

Dill loves full sun and works well in the back of an herb garden. It makes a great addition to butterfly gardens as it is a host plant for black swallowtail caterpillars. Like most herbs, the leaves of the dill plant can be used both fresh and dried.

Dill is a lovely plant that tastes great, smells great and adds height and texture to any garden; it’s a definite must-have for any herb or butterfly garden! As an added bonus, it’s a naturally deer-resistant plant because the scent is too strong for their delicate sense of smell.