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Zinnia elegans (Common Zinnia)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9001208



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Zinnia
Species: Zinnia elegans
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Annual
  • Bedding
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Ornamental
Zones / Hardiness edit
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • Flowers Continuously
Flowering End edit
  • Autumn / Fall
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Opposite
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Cottage Garden
  • Flower Arranging/Drying
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Clay / Heavy
  • Loamy / Medium
  • Sandy / Light
  • Rich
  • Tolerant of Most Types
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
  • Pink
  • Orange
  • Bronze
  • Yellow/Gold
  • Lilac
  • Purple
  • Violet
  • Lavender
  • White
  • Near White
  • Mixed
  • Cream
  • Peach
  • Salmon
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
  • Deer Resistant
  • Hummingbirds
  • Rabbit Resistant
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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live2garden (65) wrote on Feb 24 2010
This flower is easy to grow and will attract butterflies to your garden.

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