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Zinnia elegans

Common Zinnia

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Information by: JerrySortomme        Photographer: Modesto Jr. College

 

Description

This annual will grow to about 4' tall and 2' wide. It has oval leaves with flowers could be orange, pink, red, yellow or white and bloom in spring, summer, and fall. Deadhead to encourage more blooming. Zinnias do best in hot dry summer areas. This pretty flower prefers full sun and well draining soil. Zinnia are great for dressing up entryways, walkways and containers.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.

You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.