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Dahlia merckii

 
Family asteraceae
Life cycle perennial (Z7b-11)
Flowers purple-pink (summer)
Size 36"
Light sun-part shade
Cultural notes ordinary garden soil (not too dry)
From seed germinates readily at room temperature
detailed seed-starting info below

Species from Mexico (where it grows at high elevations) with single soft pinkish flowers held above dissected foliage.

We're just trying this plant for the first time this year; it hasn't found a permanent place in our gardens yet. (click here for a full list)

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Seed-starting details for this plant

  1. Seed from NARGS '23/'24 exchange. Baggy 70F (75%G, 4d)


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