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: Pink
Other: Rose-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

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

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Location: Mid-Missouri, USA
Date: 2020-07-19
Same bloom as the one previously posted - note the higher petal c
Location: SunZone 6a
Date: 2018-08-30
Location: Mid-Missouri, USA
Date: 2020-07-11
Location: Northern New Jersey
Date: 2020-08-31
Location: Northern New Jersey
Date: 2020-09-10
Location: Northern New Jersey
Date: 2020-08-20

Photo courtesy of Harris Seeds
  • Uploaded by Joy

photo by: Don McCulley
Location: Auburn, AL
Date: 2020-04-18
Planted as seed 3/21/20. Thinned 4/10
Location: Northern New Jersey
Date: 2020-09-10
Aging very full bloom.

Photo courtesy of Select Seeds.
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