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
