zinnia
Zinnia elegans 'Two-tone blooms in a vintage palette. In'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) is an annual for borders, cut flowers, and pollinator gardens. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun and dry to average, loamy soil. It grows fast and stands erect, and it handles dry spells well. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the blooms. Deer rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Sensation cosmos, Melampodium, and Red fescue.