Garden Dahlia

Dahlia pinnata, Asteraceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

White Sweet CloverMelilotus albus

Nitrogen Fixation

Bronze FennelFoeniculum vulgare

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Sulphur CosmosCosmos sulphureus

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Love-Lies-BleedingAmaranthus caudatus

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Sweet FennelFoeniculum vulgare

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

GladiolusGladiolus × hortulanus

Both tall flowering plants compete for space, light, and nutrients during peak growing season

Uses

Functions

FoodOrnamental

Edible Parts

TubersFlowers

Common Questions

What zones does Garden Dahlia grow in?

Garden Dahlia grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Garden Dahlia?

Good companions for Garden Dahlia include White Sweet Clover, Bronze Fennel, Sulphur Cosmos, Love-Lies-Bleeding, Sweet Fennel.

Design guilds with Garden Dahlia and see companion relationships visually.

Try PatternBase free