Sassafrass dahlia
Dahlia 'Sassafrass'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Foliage color
- Green
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Sassafrass' dahlia (Dahlia 'Sassafrass') 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. It blooms from early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the flowers. Keep it away from dogs and cats, since it is toxic to both.
Pairs well with Snapdragon, Lemongrass, Blue Mouse Ears hosta, and Vermillionaire cuphea.