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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: Pink
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
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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

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Location: Gardenfish garden 
Date: August 7 2021
Location: SunZone 6a
Date: 2018-09-06
Location: Fairfax, VA | September 2022
Date: 2022-09-10

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Location: At a nursery
Date: 2007-07-04

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