Zinnia 'Purple Prince'

Zinniaelegans

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
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
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:

Aurora, Colorado

Altamonte Springs, Florida

Norcross, Georgia

Port Allen, Louisiana

Berkley, Massachusetts

Madison, Mississippi

Elephant Butte, New Mexico

Cincinnati, Ohio

Wren, Ohio

Nyssa, Oregon

Monessen, Pennsylvania

Olyphant, Pennsylvania

Barrington, Rhode Island

Simpsonville, South Carolina

Dallas, Texas

Castlewood, Virginia

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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Cincinnati (Anderson Twp), OH (Zone 6a) | September 2011 | positive

The 'Purple Prince' version of Z. elegans makes a wonderful cut flower too. I believe it's from the Bluepoint series of zinnias designed ...Read More

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Berkley, MA | October 2009 | positive

I grew this plant from seed. It grew to be about 4 feet tall and stood straight up. It is a beautiful plant with no mildew problems whe...Read More

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