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Zinnia 'Cool Crayon Colors'

Zinnia

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Zinnia (ZIN-ya)

Info

Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Magenta (pink-purple)

Lavender

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Blooms repeatedly

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

Flowers are good for drying and preserving

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

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:

Jacksonville, Florida

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