Benary's Giant Lilac zinnia
Zinnia elegans 'Benarys Giant Lilac'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
'Benary's Giant Lilac' zinnia (Zinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Lilac') is an annual for borders and containers. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. Deer tend to browse other plants first. It grows 35 to 47 inches tall and brings butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds to the garden. It is drought tolerant and needs little care.
Pairs well with Snapdragon, Spider flower, and First Knight fountain grass.