Girthquake is a Dahlia pinnata, commonly called Garden dahlia · Pinnate dahlia.
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Girthquake Dahlia pinnata
Short days mean Girthquake slows down — watering less already.
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Girthquake Dahlia pinnata
Misted Girthquake and wiped the dust off every leaf.
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Girthquake Dahlia pinnata
Tied Girthquake to its moss pole a little higher today.
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Girthquake Dahlia pinnata
Brought Girthquake in from the porch. Summer vacation is over.
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Girthquake Dahlia pinnata
Survived my two-week vacation. What a trooper.
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About this plant
Common name
Garden dahlia · Pinnate dahlia
Scientific name
Dahlia pinnata
Sun
Full sun, at least 6 hours daily
Water
Regular; keep evenly moist in growth
Soil
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Nickname
Girthquake
Pet safety
No — toxic to cats and dogs
Difficulty
Moderate
Fun facts
- The dahlia is the national flower of Mexico, where it was grown by the Aztecs.
- Modern garden dahlias descend mainly from crosses between D. pinnata and D. coccinea.
- The genus was named in honor of Swedish botanist Anders Dahl, a student of Linnaeus.
- Dahlia tubers were once promoted in Europe as a food crop before their ornamental value won out.
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