Zinnia


Scientific Name: Zinnia elegans Jacq.
Family: Asteraceae
Zinnia(Zinnia elegans)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: all zones
USDA: 6-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Mexico and Central America

Growth Habits: Tender annual to 3 feet tall (90 cm).

Watering Needs: Regular water. Keep the foliage dry to avoid mildew

Propagation: Seeds

Zinnia(Zinnia elegans)

There are a lot of varieties with bright colors

Zinnia(Zinnia elegans)

Blooming Habits:
Bloom all the summer.

Propagation:
Sow at 70-85°F (21-29°F) in March. Plants 4-5 weeks old seedlings 1 foot apart (30 cm). It is also possible to sow in place end of April.


 

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