Data specific to Dahlias (Edit)
Form: Single (S)
Color: Orange (OR)
Yellow (Y)

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Plant Height: 1.5'
Plant Spread: 15 inches
Leaves: Other: dark, near black
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Brown
Orange
Yellow
Other: kind of a yel-orange-brown blend.
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Underground structures: Bulb
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Bulbs
Other: Propagate by taking cuttings of newly emerged shoots
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Dahlia
  • Single Flowered Border Dahlia

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Location: central Illinois
Date: 2011-09-20
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Location: central Illinois
Date: 9-11-08
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2011-09-22
Location: central Illinois
Date: 9-24-11
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2011-09-21
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Comments:
  • Posted by jmorth (central Illinois) on Nov 12, 2011 12:48 PM concerning plant:
    Small stature and nice bloom/foliage contrast make this a good subject for pot culture.

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