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Semi-Cactus Dahlia 'Worton Blue Streak'

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Dahlia (DAHL-ya)

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Synonym

Additional cultivar information

(aka Worton Bluestreak)

Hybridized

Lewis

Registered or introduced

1975

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Bloom Color

Lilac, Lavender, Mauve

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Hardiness

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

Lavender

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting

Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

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Section

Semi-Cactus

Flower Size

Small - 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150 mm) diameter

Pruning

Disbud

Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

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Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

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Foliage Habit

Ploidy

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