Pinnate Dahlia
Dahlia pinnata
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Dahlia
- Species:
- Dahlia pinnata
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec
- Bloom Colors:
- orange, pink, red, white, yellow
Native Range
United States: Mississippi, North Carolina
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Achatodes zeae, Alfalfa Looper (Autographa californica), Burdock Borer (Papaipema cataphracta), corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea), European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis), Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), rosy rustic (Hydraecia micacea), Saddleback Caterpillar Moth (Acharia stimulea), Salt Marsh Moth (Estigmene acrea), stalk borer moth (Papaipema nebris), Virginia Tiger Moth (Spilosoma virginica)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens), Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens), Yellow bumble bee (Bombus fervidus), Yellow bumble bee (Bombus fervidus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to upland regions with volcanic soil