American Sky dahlia
Dahlia 'American Sky'
Getuigschrift Proeftuin 2007
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Purple
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'American Sky' dahlia (Dahlia 'American Sky') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil. Purple blooms open from early to late summer and again from early to late autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers. Peter Komen bred it.
Pairs well with Purple top, Ornamental onion, and Smoketree.