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Garden Dahlia

Dahlia pinnata

Garden Dahlias are bright and colorful flowers that bloom in many shapes and sizes. They are perfect for gardens and can make any space look cheerful and beautiful!

Habitat: Gardens

Appearance

The Garden Dahlia has vibrant, layered petals that form intricate starbursts or pompom shapes, available in nearly every color imaginable except true blue. Its sturdy green stems hold these showy blooms high above deeply lobed leaves, making them a stunning garden focal point.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusDahlia
Garden Dahlia
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Garden Dahlia

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Ancient Aztecs grew dahlias not just for beauty, but also for food!

Dahlias don't naturally grow blue flowers, which is super rare!

There are over 42,000 different kinds of dahlias in the world!

Wow, some dahlia flowers can be bigger than a dinner plate!

Special abilities

Ability

Energy Bank Tubers

Garden Dahlias store energy in underground potato-like tubers, which helps them regrow vigorously each spring after winter.

Ability

Pollinator Beacon

Its bright, diverse flowers act as a visual magnet, attracting many different insects to help spread its pollen for reproduction.

Ability

Genetic Rainbow

The Garden Dahlia has a complex genetic makeup, allowing for an incredible array of flower shapes, sizes, and colors.

Measurements & details

Height
60-120 cm
Spread
30-90 cm
Flower Size
5-30 cm
Bloom Season
Summer to fall
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen

pollinates

Monarch Butterfly

Danaus plexippus

feeds on nectar from flowers

eaten by

Green Peach Aphid

Myzus persicae

feeds on plant sap

Traits

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Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always ask an adult before picking flowers in a garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Garden Dahlia?

60-120 cm

How wide does Garden Dahlia spread?

30-90 cm

How big are the flowers on Garden Dahlia?

5-30 cm

When does Garden Dahlia bloom?

Summer to fall

Is Garden Dahlia edible?

Yes

Is Garden Dahlia toxic?

Mild

What is Garden Dahlia's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Garden Dahlia pollinated?

Insect

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