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Zinnia
Zinnia elegans
Also known as: Zinnia
Showy cut flower in a wide color range. Attracts butterflies and pollinators. Thrives in heat and full sun.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing6–12″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth0.25″
Height12–48″
Spread8–12″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
4–6 weeks before last frost
Direct Sow (Spring)
0–9 weeks after last frost
Transplant Outdoors
1–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
5–7 days
Days to Harvest
60–70 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 2–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Prone to powdery mildew—provide air circulation. Cutting flowers encourages more blooms.
Companion Plants
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