Rich royal purple dinner plate blooms with formal decorative form. One of the few true purples and a showstopper in late-summer beds.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Jul to Oct
- USDA Zones
- 3-10
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate - regular watering
- Mature Height
- 3-4'
- Bloom Colors
- Purple
✿ Pollinator Friendly✂ Cut Flower
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About This Name
Dahlia 'Thomas Edison' is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Thomas Edison Dahlia unambiguously. The genus Dahlia places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Thomas Edison Dahlia, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Dahlia 'Thomas Edison' will give you the most precise results.