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Dahliamerckii

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Dahlia merckii by Baa
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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Dahlia (DAHL-ya)
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Species
merckii (MERK-ee-eye)
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Synonym
Dahlia decaisneana
Dahlia glabrata
Dahlia minor
Dahlia scapigera f. merckii
Height

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Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Danger
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Foliage
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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)
Bloom Color

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Other Details
Other details
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Propagation Methods
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Seed Collecting
Pink
Red
Orange
Bright Yellow
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Soil pH requirements
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Patent Information
Herbaceous
Smooth
Textured
Section

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Flower Size
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Pruning
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow
Bulbs
Perennials
Regional
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Like all Dahlias this is a tuberous rooted perennial. It bears single flowers and pinnate leaves. The stamens are a sunny yellow.

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