Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Dahlia (DAHL-ya) (Info)
Species: merckii (MERK-ee-eye) (Info)
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Section:
Botanical (species)
Flower Size:
Small - 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150 mm) diameter
Bloom Color:
White
Lilac, Lavender, Mauve
Pruning:
Do not disbud
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth-Textured
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are good for cutting
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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