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Formal Decorative Dahlia 'Babylon Red'

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Dahlia (DAHL-ya)

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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Danger

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Foliage

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Other details

Full Sun

Propagation Methods

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Seed Collecting

Medium Purple

White/Near White

Soil pH requirements

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Patent Information

Herbaceous

Smooth

Section

Unknown - Tell us

Flower Size

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Pruning

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Bulbs

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Indianapolis, Indiana

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

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