Sure looks like one. Steve in Baltimore County.

It looks like a very robust dahlia to me too.

Beautiful Plant!! Was it a Dahlia after all?

See now I would say it isn't a dahlia. All of my dahlias that have gotten to that size have 3 leaves on a branch, whereas this one looks like it only has one leaf per branch.

But those who have spoken before me have more experience, so like Melaroma, I'd sure like to know if it turns out to be a dahlia.

Cheers,
Russ