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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

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) — it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — a common issue for these plants; the Common Zinnia (Zinnia elegans), image 98
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — is a vibrant annual flowering plant that can reach heights of 1-3 feet with a spread of 1-1.5 feet
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — zinnias are available in red; daisy-like blooms in various colors, image 142
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — zinnias are available in red; daisy-like blooms in various colors
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — is an annual flowering plant native to Mexico; a vibrant and popular choice for gardeners seeking to inject a, image 139
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — is an annual flowering plant native to Mexico; a vibrant and popular choice for gardeners seeking to inject a, image 87
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 display
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — annual with pink and red blooms
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — Flaunting a kaleidoscope of hues; zinnias are excellent attractors of butterflies and hummingbirds, image 63
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) — Known for its array of showy; flaunting a kaleidoscope of hues
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) — a common issue for these plants; the Common Zinnia (Zinnia elegans), image 72
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — to ensure ample airflow and reduce the risk of powdery mildew; annual for full or half, image 71
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sun per day; zinnias are available in red, image 121
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — zinnias are available in red; daisy-like blooms in various colors, image 116
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — Flaunting a kaleidoscope of hues
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — zinnias are excellent attractors of butterflies and hummingbirds; their blooming season spans from late spring to, image 100
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — these plants are versatile; requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sun per day, image 66
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) — but now a mainstay in flower beds across the globe
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — these plants are versatile; requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sun per day, image 118
Common Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) — is a vibrant annual flowering plant that can reach heights of 1-3 feet with a spread of 1-1.5 feet; it thrives in, image 53
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