Emperor dahlia
Dahlia 'Emperor'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Purple
- Foliage color
- Green
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Emperor' dahlia (Dahlia 'Emperor') 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 average to moist soil. The purple blooms measure about 6 inches across and have faint streaks of light and dark purple. Plants grow about 3 feet tall. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Pineapple sage, Lemongrass, Praying Hands hosta, and Vermillionaire cuphea.