Thomas A. Edison dahlia
Dahlia 'Thomas A. Edison'
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
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Notes
'Thomas A. Edison' dahlia (Dahlia 'Thomas A. Edison') 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 classic purple blooms measure 7 to 8 inches across. It is a productive border plant that flowers from early to late summer and again in autumn. Dahliadel bred it.
Pairs well with Stargazer lily, Ox-eye daisy, and Guacamole hosta.