El Paso dahlia

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'El Paso' dahlia (Dahlia 'El Paso') 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. It grows about 39 inches tall. The flowers shade from greenish yellow at the base to yellowish white, then strong purplish red at the tips. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.

Pairs well with Black-eyed Susan, Snapdragon, and Mondo grass.