Zinnia

Zinnia

Scientific Name

Zinnia hybrids

Geographical Considerations

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Hardiness Zones

7a to 11

This plant is not native to Florida.

Yard Conditions

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Optimal Light

Zinnia grows best in Full Sun.

Light Range

It performs in Full Sun

Soil Texture

Any Texture

Soil Moisture

Well Drained

Soil pH

Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)

Salt Tolerance

Low to None

DroughtTolerance

High

Wind Resistance

Not known

Toxicity

Not known

Nematode Tolerance

Not known

Appearance

What will it look like as it grows?

Plant Type

  • Annuals

Plant Shape

  • Cascading
  • Clumping

Leaf Persistence

Zinnia is Deciduous

Spread

1 feet

Height

0.5-3 feet

Growth Rate

Fast

Leaf Size

Medium

Leaf Texture

Fine

Flower Size

Large

Flower Month

  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September

Flower Color

  • White
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Orange
  • Yellow

Plant Role for Butterflies

Nectar

Additional Detail

Many varieties with wide range of flower colors and sizes, year-round flowering; susceptible to pests and diseases. | Pests/Diseases: bacterial and fungal spot, powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, stem rot (mealy bugs, spider mites) | attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, other birds

UF IFAS Ext FFL