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Zinnia elegans 'Small World Cherry'

Small World Cherry Zinnia

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Information by:         Photographer: Modesto Jr. College

 

Description

Small World Cherry is a red flowering zinnia. Zinnias seem especially favored by butterflies, and many gardeners add zinnias specifically to attract them.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Meadow

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.