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    • Photo of Dahlia atropurpurea flower by Old House Gardens

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    Dahlia atropurpurea

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Dahlia atropurpurea plant details

    Dahlia atropurpurea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer black and burgundy flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia atropurpurea

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: black and burgundy blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia atropurpurea

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    In the beginning, there was Dahlia atropurpurea. With lacy foliage and profuse, single flowers, it's the dark maroon form of D. pinnata, one of the first three wild dahlias to reach Europe from Mexico. Although its offspring soon left it in the dust, it's handsome enough to earn a place in any garden - and will give you a refreshing new perspective on the spectacular diversity of dahlias today.

    By: Old House Gardens

    Gardening facts about Dahlia atropurpurea plant

    How to Grow Dahlia atropurpurea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • burgundy
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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