Dahlia X hybrida

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Dahlia X hybrida

Dahlia (assorted)

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer: Modesto Jr. College

Description

This perennial can grow up to 5' tall and produces full, large blooms that do well in the sun or light shade.

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, Orange, Purple, Red, Yellow, White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Meadow

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border, Foundation, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.