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Dahlia 'Mystic Illusion'

Dahlia 'Mystic Illusion' Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Dahlia 'Mystic Illusion' DAH-lee-ah Genus: Dahlia
This new dahlia has gorgeous, bright yellow blooms that pop against its rich, dark purple (nearly black) foliage. 'Mystic Illusion' is well branched and makes a strong statement in beds, borders, and containers.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Very dark foliage.
 Care: Grow in full sun to partial shade and rich, moist soil. If overwintering indoors, lift tubers after the first frost and let dry before storing in a cool location in damp peat.
 Propagation: Divide tubers in spring.
 Problems: Aphids, caterpillars, leafhoppers, viruses, crown gall, root rot, wilts, powdery mildew.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Fall; Late Summer; Summer
Foliage Color Black
Flower Color Yellow Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Cut Flower, Suitable as Annual
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials

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