Dahlias
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Along with daisies and sunflowers, they are members of the family Asteraceae, one of the two largest plant families in the world.
They are new world plants, native to Mexico and Central America. Today there are thousands of varieties, ranging from daisy to sunflower size, additionally distinguished by fifteen different colors.
Although they are warm weather plants, Dahlias can be grown in most areas of the United States. In high frost areas, they are grown as annuals. Their summer and fall blooms brighten up many gardens.
Dahlias are the national flower of Mexico.
© 2003 Patricia A. Michaels