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Can dahlias be grown as perennials?

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Dahlias are tender perennials, meaning that they can survive through the winter in mild climates but may need to be dug up and stored in colder regions. To overwinter dahlias, dig up the tubers after the foliage has died back, and store them in a cool, dry location until the following spring.

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