White Aster dahlia
Dahlia 'White Aster'
H.C. 1890
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Cream, white
- Foliage color
- Green
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'White Aster' dahlia (Dahlia 'White Aster') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and containers. 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 is an heirloom with 1 to 2 inch cream and white blooms. Dobbie bred it, and it blooms in profusion. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Anemone, Maltese cross, and Lemongrass.