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Loam Ranger is a Dahlia pinnata, commonly called Garden dahlia · Pinnate dahlia.

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  1. Loam Ranger Dahlia pinnata

    Milestone Public iris

    First time flowering — I am not crying, you are.

    5 sunbeams

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 Loam Ranger

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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