James albin dahlia

Common Name : James albin dahlia, Dahlia James Albin Botanical name : Dahlia x hybrida Family : Asteraceae

Order - Asterales

Subfamily - Asteroideae

Genus - Dahlia

Origin / Native - Mexico, Colombia, Central America

Category - Decorative, Tuberous, Bushy herb, Forb

Type - Perennial

Cultivar - James Albin

Height - Up to 5 feet tall

Spread - Up to 3 feet wide

Flowers - Very large, Showy, Bright yellow, 6 to 8 inches [15.240cm to 20.320cm] blooms

Foliage - Simple, Green

Good For - Home garden, cut flower, container, shows, large bouquets

Light Requirement & Care - Full Sun, Average Water, Well drained Soil

Attracts -Bees

Tamil -Seemai alli

Hindi -Daliya

Photographs: Guna Selvi Camera: Nikon D40x Location : Ooty Flower Show 2014, Govt. Botanical Garden, Nilgiri Hills