: any of a genus (Dahlia) of American tuberous-rooted composite herbs having opposite pinnate leaves and rayed flower heads and including many that are cultivated as ornamentals
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Don’t count out annual flowers such as dahlias, zinnias and Bolivian verbena and even some non-native autumn bloomers such as toad lilies.
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Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Deadheading is the secret to keeping your dahlias blooming until the first frost.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
The couple grow a variety of flowers—zinnias, celosia, and more—but dahlias are Muytjens personal passion.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2025
Guerrero, who says he’s inspired by people’s outfits, loves to use dahlias in his floral arrangements because of their size, shape and color.
—Edkary Suarez, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
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Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Deadheading is the secret to keeping your dahlias blooming until the first frost.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
The couple grow a variety of flowers—zinnias, celosia, and more—but dahlias are Muytjens personal passion.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2025
Guerrero, who says he’s inspired by people’s outfits, loves to use dahlias in his floral arrangements because of their size, shape and color.
—Edkary Suarez, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
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“Dahlia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dahlia. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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