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Sea Dahlia

Dahlia Maritima

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Overview

The Sea Dahlia (Coreopsis maritima) is a coastal perennial with vibrant yellow blooms, thriving in USDA zones 8-10. Adapted to sandy soils, it spans 18-24 inches in height and width, requiring full sun. Drought-tolerant once established, it offers low maintenance charm and attracts butterflies, making it a sterling choice for xeriscaping and seaside gardens. Flowering occurs from late spring to early fall, providing a prolonged display of seaside splendor.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — Adapted to sandy soils, it spans 18-24 inches in height and width, requiring full sun

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — emulating its natural affinity for unobstructed coastal environments

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — making it a sterling choice for xeriscaping and seaside gardens

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — the Sea Dahlia's growth habit makes it a perfect choice for both groundcover and accent plantings

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — scientifically named Coreopsis maritima

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — is a perennial plant native to the coastal dunes and bluffs of southern California

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — Flowering occurs from late spring to early fall, providing a prolonged display of seaside splendor

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — Adapted to sandy soils, it spans 18-24 inches in height and width, requiring full sun

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — emulating its natural affinity for unobstructed coastal environments

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — making it a sterling choice for xeriscaping and seaside gardens

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — the Sea Dahlia's growth habit makes it a perfect choice for both groundcover and accent plantings

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — scientifically named Coreopsis maritima

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — is a perennial plant native to the coastal dunes and bluffs of southern California

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — Flowering occurs from late spring to early fall, providing a prolonged display of seaside splendor

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — A member of the Asteraceae family

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — requiring minimal supplemental irrigation once established - ideal for water-efficient gardens

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — The Sea Dahlia (Coreopsis maritima) is a coastal perennial with vibrant yellow blooms

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — sandy soils typical of its native habitat but remains highly tolerant of drought conditions

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — it offers low maintenance charm and attracts butterflies

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — From late spring through autumn

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — This plant thrives when exposed to full sunlight

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — Drought-tolerant once established

Sea Dahlia (Dahlia Maritima) — thriving in USDA zones 8-10

Photographs by 10 contributors

Buileducanh ( thảo luận ), CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Irene Grassi from Italy, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
cultivar413 from Fallbrook, California, CC BY 2.0 · source
User:Xemenendura, CC BY-SA 2.1 es · source
Avenue, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Olivier Dugornay (Ifremer), CC BY 4.0 · source
Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Nesnad, CC BY 4.0 · source
Curtis Clark, CC BY-SA 2.5 · source

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