Dahlia

Key Features:

Type: Herbaceous perennial (commonly grown as annual in colder climates).

Botanical Features:

Flowers: Large, showy blooms in a wide range of colors (except blue and black), from simple daisy-like forms to complex, multi-layered ball and cactus types.

Height: Ranges from 1 to 6 feet depending on variety.

Leaves: Green, toothed, compound leaves.

Growing Conditions: Sunlight: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily).

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with moderate moisture.

Watering: Regular watering; avoid waterlogging.

Uses: Ornamental garden flower, Popular in cut flower arrangements Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Propagation: Mainly by tubers (underground storage structures), can also be grown from seeds or cuttings.