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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 10 - 12 inches
Plant Spread: 6 - 8 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Red and white
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Zinnia

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Location: My garden zone 5
Date: 2019-04-21
Location: In my Northern California garden
Date: 2013-08-25
Location: my garden zone 5 Indiana
Date: 2019-09-27
one plant late season

photo by: David J. Stang
Location: My Garden
Date: 2012-10-04
Location: KALAMA WA
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Location: At a local nursery
Location: KALAMA WA
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Location: At a nursery
Date: 2008-05-28

photo by: David J. Stang
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-07-14
Location: all photos from my garden
Date: 2009-06-09

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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Date: 2012-06-18

Date: 2012-06-18
Location: At a nursery
Date: 2008-05-28

Courtesy Outsidepride
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Courtesy Outsidepride
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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Comments:
  • Posted by gardengus (Indiana Zone 5b) on Aug 12, 2019 5:39 PM concerning plant:
    My first year with this flower. I will grow it again, very nice in a small vase and lovely in the ground. The flower changes color as it ages into a paler self, very eye-catching in the garden. Blooms constantly even without regular water in the summer heat.

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