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Dahlia: Dahlia

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orange border dahlia

Family: Asteraceae

Above: orange border dahlia Below: yellow cactus dahlia Use: beds, borders, specimens
yellow dahlia

Plant: tuberous rooted perennial to 6'

Origin: western North America

Zone
: 7 - 10

Flowers
:Typically doubled and available in various colors.

Foliage: large pinnate leaves.

Culture
: sunny location in rich soil. Large flowered varieties will require staking or some other support.



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