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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
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: 36 - 40 inches
Plant Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Green
Other: Green
Bloom Size: 4"-5"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Zinnia
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Zinnia elegans
  • Synonym: Zinnia violacea

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Location: Brunswick, MD, USA
Date: 2022-08-15

Date: 2015-08-24
Location: At Annie's Annuals Nursery
Date: Sep 14, 2008 11:44 AM
Location: At a nursery
Date: Sep 14, 2008 11:44 AM

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

 Photo Courtesy of Select Seeds. Used with permission.
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Photo courtesy of Select Seeds.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Select Seeds.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2013-07-28
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2013-07-28
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2013-07-28
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2013-07-28
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2013-07-28

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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