Zinnia 'Benary's Giant Lime'

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zinnia (ZIN-ya)
Species
elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Green
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Calistoga, California

Richmond, California

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

Cleveland, Ohio

Greenwich, Ohio

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Wakefield, Rhode Island

North Augusta, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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Johnson City, TN | July 2012 | neutral

Very similar to a zinnia envy. The plant sprouted faster than I expected. It is a very decorative plant but attracted insects more than a...Read More

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North Augusta, SC (Zone 8a) | June 2006 | positive

The Lime is slightly smaller then the other Zinnia's in the Benary's Giant series, but still wonderful!

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