Cafe au Lait dahlia
Dahlia 'Cafe au Lait'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Cafe au Lait' dahlia (Dahlia 'Cafe au Lait') 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, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows about 35 to 47 inches tall and bears large, romantic blooms from summer into autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers. Keep it away from dogs and cats, since it is toxic to them.
Pairs well with Lamb’s ear, Purple top, and Blue Angel hosta.