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Common Zinnia

Zinnia Elegans

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Overview

Zinnia elegans, or Common Zinnia, is a vibrant annual flowering plant that can reach heights of 1-3 feet with a spread of 1-1.5 feet. Known for its array of showy, daisy-like blooms in various colors, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. With a long blooming period from spring to frost, it offers continuous pops of color and is excellent for borders, mass plantings, or as cut flowers.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–10Type AnnualClimate Arid
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sun per day
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — these plants are versatileCommon Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — zinnias are available in redCommon Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — adding an extra layer of dynamism to any garden space.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 2 through 11Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — is an annual flowering plant native to Mexico; a vibrant and popular choice for gardeners seeking to inject a splash of colorCommon Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — pink and red flowers in the gardenCommon Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — The Common Zinnia (Zinnia elegans); a common issue for these plants+165

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Mature height
1–3 Ft.
Mature width
0.75–1 Ft.

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Arid

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Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sun per day
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — these plants are versatile
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — zinnias are available in red
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — adding an extra layer of dynamism to any garden space.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 2 through 11
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — is an annual flowering plant native to Mexico; a vibrant and popular choice for gardeners seeking to inject a splash of color
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — pink and red flowers in the garden
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — The Common Zinnia (Zinnia elegans); a common issue for these plants
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — zinnias are available in red; daisy-like blooms in various colors, image 64
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — and prefer well-drained soil rich in organic matter; to ensure ample airflow and reduce the risk of powdery mildew, image 70
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — perfect for use in both borders and as cut flowers for indoor display; pink and red flowers in the garden, image 67
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — but now a mainstay in flower beds across the globe; perfect for use in both borders and as cut flowers for indoor, image 88
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — Flaunting a kaleidoscope of hues; zinnias are excellent attractors of butterflies and hummingbirds, image 141
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — They thrive in full sunlight
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — They thrive in full sunlight; with a long blooming period from spring to frost, image 68
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sun per day; zinnias are available in red, image 69
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil; annual with pink and red blooms, image 134
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — annual for full or half; adding an extra layer of dynamism to any garden space.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 2, image 130
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — but now a mainstay in flower beds across the globe; perfect for use in both borders and as cut flowers for indoor, image 140
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — it offers continuous pops of color and is excellent for borders; which can soar to heights between 8 inches and 4 feet
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil; annual with pink and red blooms, image 82
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — adding an extra layer of dynamism to any garden space.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 2 through 11; known for its, image 101
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — annual for full or half; adding an extra layer of dynamism to any garden space.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 2, image 78
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — Their blooming season spans from late spring to the first frost, offering a generous seasonal display; these plants are
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sun per day; zinnias are available in red, image 95
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