Tall stems hold these somewhat nodding flowers high above the plant's foliage, where they are a beacon for pollinators. We're thrilled to be able to offer this hard-to-find variety!
Botanical Name: Dahlia single-flowered 'Mexican Star'
Form: Perennial
Hardiness Zone: 3-10
Flowering Time: Midsummer until first frost in the fall
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Flower Color: Deep red petals with a yellow eye.
Flower Form: 3" large single petals and a fluffy center
Foliage Type: Pinnate leaves with ovate leaflets
Growth Rate: Fast
Height/Habit: 40 inches
Spread: 24 inches
Planting Instructions: 2" deep and 24" apart.
Soil Requirements: Well drained
Will Tolerate: Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning: Pinching of the secondary bud will lead to larger flowers, but less of them.
