La Luna dahlia
Dahlia 'La Luna'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Creamy lemon-yellow
- Foliage color
- Green
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
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Notes
'La Luna' dahlia (Dahlia 'La Luna') 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 giant dinner plate blooms are creamy lemon-yellow with brighter streaks. Flowers appear in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn.
Pairs well with Ornamental onion, Limelight hydrangea, and Praying Hands hosta.