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Asteraceae
Zinnia 'Sun Gold'
Zinniaelegans
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Family
Asteraceae
(ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Zinnia
(ZIN-ya)
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Species
elegans
(ELL-eh-ganz)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Unknown - Tell us
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
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
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
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dmj1218
west Houston, TX (Zone 9a)
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May 2006
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Free flowering non-fading double blooms up to 5" in diameter. Hybrid.