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Semi-Cactus Dahlia 'American Dream'

Dahlia

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Dahlia (DAHL-ya)
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Synonym
Height

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Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Danger
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Foliage

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Bloom Color

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Other Details
Other details
Full Sun
Propagation Methods
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Seed Collecting
Fuchsia (red-purple)
White/Near White
Soil pH requirements
Late Summer/Early Fall
Patent Information
Herbaceous
Section

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Flower Size
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Pruning
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow
Bulbs
Regional

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

Southold, New York

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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Dahlia 'American Dream' grows, just like its parent, strong and has a sturdy habit because this Dahlia is a sport of Dahlia 'Mick's Peppermint'.

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