- Informal decorative
- Perennial
- Zones 8–10
- Purple
- Double
Purple Taiheijo
Perennial informal decorative dahlia in purple, blooming in late summer and fall. Informal decorative 12-inch purple blooms on a compact plant about 3 feet tall. USDA zones 8–10.
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At a glance
- Flower form
- Informal decorative Double · Giant (dinnerplate) · 12 in (30 cm)
- Colors
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- Purple
- Blooms
- Late summer, Fall 120 days from planting
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 3 ft (91 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 8–10 Perennial
Lift or treat as an annual below zone 8.
- Planted as
- Tuber
- Botanical name
- Dahlia hybrid
In the garden
- Occasionally severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
An informal decorative dahlia introduced in 1985, with large purple blooms on a compact plant.
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Where to buy
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Questions
Is Purple Taiheijo hardy in my zone?
Purple Taiheijo survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 8 to 10. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Purple Taiheijo need full sun?
Purple Taiheijo grows in full sun.
When does Purple Taiheijo bloom?
Purple Taiheijo blooms in late summer and fall, about 120 days from planting.
Is Purple Taiheijo good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Purple Taiheijo as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
