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Waterlily Dahlia 'Black Beauty'

Dahliavariabilis

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Dahlia (DAHL-ya)
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Species
variabilis (var-ee-AH-bil-iss)
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Synonym
Height

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Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Danger
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Foliage
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color

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Other Details
Other details
Full Sun
Propagation Methods
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Seed Collecting
Rose/Mauve
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Pale Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy
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 seed; sow indoors before last frost
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
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Regional
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