Little scottie dahlia

Common Name : Little scottie dahlia Botanical Name : Dahlia Little Scottie Genus : Dahlia Family : Asteraceae

Order - Asterales

Subfamily - Asteroideae

Origin / Native - Mexico, colombia, central america

Category - Pompon, Pom pom, Pom Pon Dahlia, miniature dahlia, tuberous rooted, bushy herb/forb

Type - Perennial

Height - 3 feet to 6 feet tall

Propagation - Seeds, tubers

Flowers - Small, fully double, showy, bright yellow, 2 inches, ball shaped blooms

Foliage - Simple, deciduous, green, pinnate-shaped, with strong, sturdy stems

Special Feature - Deer, Soil tolerant

Growth Rate - Fast

Good For - Home garden, cottage garden, vase, beds, cut flower, container, shows, bouquets, borders, landscape designs, Patio, pots

Light Requirement & Care - Full Sun, part shade, average water, well drained, fertile, moist, humus-rich soil, water daily, low maintenance

Attracts -Bees, butterflies

Tamil -Seemai alli

Hindi -Daliya

Dahlia Little Scottie-Close up view

Photographs: Guna Selvi Camera: Nikon D40x Location : Ooty Flower Show, Government Botanical Gardens, Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu, India