Daylily vs Dill

Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?

Daylily

Hemerocallis spp.

Asparagaceae · flowers

EdibleLow Maintenance

Dill

Anethum graveolens

Apiaceae · herbs

EdibleDeer ResistantLow Maintenance

Hardiness Zone Range

Daylily (Zones 3-10)

Dill (Zones 2-11)

Overlap: Both grow in zones 3–10

Detailed Comparison

Feature	Daylily	Dill
Scientific Name	Hemerocallis spp.	Anethum graveolens
Family	Asparagaceae	Apiaceae
Category	flowers	herbs
Sun	☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Adaptable	Well-drained
Height	3'	3'
Spread	2'	1'
Bloom Season	Summer	Summer
Bloom Color	Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink	Yellow
Growth Rate	Fast	Fast
Native Region	East Asia	Mediterranean
Maintenance	Low	Low

Special Traits

Daylily

Yes — EdibleNo — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Dill

Yes — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Care Tips

Daylily

✓Remove spent scapes after blooming.
✓Divide every 3-5 years when clumps become crowded.
✓Virtually pest and disease free.

Dill

✓Direct sow — dill doesn't transplant well due to taproot.
✓Succession plant every 3 weeks.
✓Let some plants go to seed for self-sowing and for harvest.
✓Attracts swallowtail butterflies.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

Choose Daylily if you want a low-maintenance plant. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 3–10.

Choose Dill if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 2–11.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 3–10. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Daylily and Dill grow in the same hardiness zone?

Daylily grows in USDA zones 3-10, while Dill grows in zones 2-11. Both plants can grow together in zones 3 through 10.

Do Daylily and Dill have the same sun and water needs?

Daylily needs full sun to part shade and medium water, while Dill needs full sun and medium water. Their differing requirements mean you may need separate garden areas for each.

Which grows taller, Daylily or Dill?

Both Daylily and Dill reach approximately 3' in height, with spreads of 2' and 1' respectively.

Are Daylily and Dill deer resistant?

Dill is deer resistant, but Daylily is not. If deer are a concern, Dill is the better choice, or protect Daylily with fencing.

Which is easier to maintain, Daylily or Dill?

Both Daylily and Dill have low maintenance requirements. They need a similar level of care including regular attention to watering, pruning, and soil health.

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Detailed Comparison

Feature	Daylily	Dill
Scientific Name	Hemerocallis spp.	Anethum graveolens
Family	Asparagaceae	Apiaceae
Category	flowers	herbs
Sun	☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Adaptable	Well-drained
Height	3'	3'
Spread	2'	1'
Bloom Season	Summer	Summer
Bloom Color	Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink	Yellow
Growth Rate	Fast	Fast
Native Region	East Asia	Mediterranean
Maintenance	Low	Low

Care Tips

Daylily

✓Remove spent scapes after blooming.
✓Divide every 3-5 years when clumps become crowded.
✓Virtually pest and disease free.

Dill

✓Direct sow — dill doesn't transplant well due to taproot.
✓Succession plant every 3 weeks.
✓Let some plants go to seed for self-sowing and for harvest.
✓Attracts swallowtail butterflies.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

Choose Daylily if you want a low-maintenance plant. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 3–10.

Choose Dill if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 2–11.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 3–10. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Daylily and Dill grow in the same hardiness zone?

Daylily grows in USDA zones 3-10, while Dill grows in zones 2-11. Both plants can grow together in zones 3 through 10.

Do Daylily and Dill have the same sun and water needs?

Daylily needs full sun to part shade and medium water, while Dill needs full sun and medium water. Their differing requirements mean you may need separate garden areas for each.

Which grows taller, Daylily or Dill?

Both Daylily and Dill reach approximately 3' in height, with spreads of 2' and 1' respectively.

Are Daylily and Dill deer resistant?

Dill is deer resistant, but Daylily is not. If deer are a concern, Dill is the better choice, or protect Daylily with fencing.

Which is easier to maintain, Daylily or Dill?

Both Daylily and Dill have low maintenance requirements. They need a similar level of care including regular attention to watering, pruning, and soil health.