Zinnia, Mexican Zinnia, Narrow-Leaved Zinnia 'Desert Sun'

Zinniahaageana

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zinnia (ZIN-ya)
Species
haageana (hag-ee-AH-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
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
Regional

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

Deland, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Marietta, Georgia

Barbourville, Kentucky

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Marietta, GA (Zone 7b) | July 2006 | positive

I grew these from seeds by wintersowing this year and they have been easy and fun to grow. They have grown taller than expected, but the...Read More

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