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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 3–10Climate Arid
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — The Common Zinnia (Zinnia elegans)

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Arid

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Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — Known for its array of showy; flaunting a kaleidoscope of hues, image 54
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 array of showy
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) — zinnias are excellent attractors of butterflies and hummingbirds; their blooming season spans from late spring to the first
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 through 11
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — annual with pink and red blooms; they thrive in full sunlight
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — pink and red flowers in the garden; is an annual flowering plant native to Mexico
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, image 58
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — The Common Zinnia (Zinnia elegans); a common issue for these plants, image 59
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — is an annual flowering plant native to Mexico; a vibrant and popular choice for gardeners seeking to inject a, image 61
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 62
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — Flaunting a kaleidoscope of hues; zinnias are excellent attractors of butterflies and hummingbirds, image 63
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — a vibrant and popular choice for gardeners seeking to inject a splash of color into their landscape; is a vibrant, image 60
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — zinnias are available in red; daisy-like blooms in various colors, image 64
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — With a long blooming period from spring to frost; it offers continuous pops of color and is excellent for borders, image 57
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil; annual with pink and red blooms, image 56
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) — which can soar to heights between 8 inches and 4 feet; but now a mainstay in flower beds across the globe, image 65
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) — 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) — a common issue for these plants; the Common Zinnia (Zinnia elegans), image 72
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — Their blooming season spans from late spring to the first frost, offering a generous seasonal display; these, image 73
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — these plants are versatile; requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sun per day, image 66

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