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Informal Decorative Dahlia, Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Islander'

Dahlia

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

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Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Danger
18-24 in. (45-60 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

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Other Details
Other details
Full Sun
Propagation Methods
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Seed Collecting
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Soil pH requirements
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Patent Information
Herbaceous
Smooth
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
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