Life Style dahlia

Dahlia 'Life Style'

BulbAsteraceae

Life Style dahlia
Deer-resistant
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size2.5 feet tall
Bloom season
Summer, autumn
Bloom color
Violet

Garden uses

AccentBorderContainerCottage gardenCut flowerPollinator gardenShade garden

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Life Style' dahlia (Dahlia 'Life Style') 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 violet blooms are about 110mm wide, with light purple petals that fade to yellow at the base. Deer tend to pass it by. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visit the flowers.

Pairs well with Purple top, Lemongrass, and Mondo grass.

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