Blue Bayou dahlia
Dahlia 'Blue Bayou'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Foliage color
- Green
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Blue Bayou' dahlia (Dahlia 'Blue Bayou') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil. The flowers have a fluffy center with flat outer petals. Blooms appear in summer and again in autumn, and butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit them.
Pairs well with Lemongrass, June hosta, and Ironweed.