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Dahlia 'Tahoma Moonshot'

Also Known As

  • Tahoma Moonshot Dahlia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 7a-8b

Dahlia 'Tahoma Moonshot' plant details

Dahlia 'Tahoma Moonshot' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'Tahoma Moonshot'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Tahoma Moonshot'

USDA Zones: 7a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Single flowers of yellow and dark red with quilled petals. Unique flower structure. 2' tall

Gardening facts about Dahlia 'Tahoma Moonshot' plant

How to Grow Dahlia 'Tahoma Moonshot'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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