Dahlia-flowered Zinnia 'State Fair Mix'

Zinnia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zinnia (ZIN-ya)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bright Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
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
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
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:

Auburn, Alabama

Cherokee, Alabama

Sheffield, Alabama

Sacramento, California

Denver, Colorado(2 reports)

Iowa City, Iowa

Louisville, Kentucky

New Iberia, Louisiana

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Northvale, New Jersey

Elephant Butte, New Mexico

Las Vegas, New Mexico

Penasco, New Mexico

Middle Bass, Ohio

Deer Park, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Manchaca, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Denver, CO | May 2013 | positive

the largest of the zinnia's and among the most beautiful flower ever grown. such a gorgeous green color on the leaves, and the endless ...Read More

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Penasco, NM | October 2004 | positive

Very easy plant to grow and maintain. I planted the particular breed of zinnia in full sun and it bloomed beautifully.

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