General Plant Information (Edit)
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: Purple
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: Fairfax, VA | September 2022
Date: 2022-09-10
Location: RHS Hyde Hall, Essex, UK.
Date: 2022-08-22
Location: RHS Hyde Hall, Essex, UK.
Date: 2022-08-22
Location: western Oregon
Date: 2008

Photo courtesy of Harris Seeds
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Location: my garden, Zone 7A, NC
Date: 2011-08-17

Photo courtesy of Select Seeds.
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Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI
Date: 2010-08-30
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI
Date: 2010-08-30
Comments:
  • Posted by Newyorkrita (North Shore, Long Island, NY ) on Sep 12, 2013 6:13 PM concerning plant:
    I like the Benary's Giant mix and then I also grew my favorite colors from that mix separately. The seeds of Benary's Giant Purple are so easy to start and you end up with large, full, stunning purple flowers.

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