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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Flower Time: Summer
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 70-75F
Depth to plant seed: Cover lightly.
Sow in situ
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Other info: Sow indoor 2-3 weeks before last frost. Plant seeds in 2" pots or peat pots. After frost, when seedlings have 4 true leaves, harden off 2-3 days. Space 12" apart.

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Common names
  • Red Spider Zinnia

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Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5b
Date: 2011-09-28
Plant sports many bloom stalks - ideal for continuous color.

Photo courtesy of Select Seeds
Location: western Oregon
Date: 2016-01-02

 Photo Courtesy of Select Seeds. Used with permission.
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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