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Zinnia 'Giant Lavender Gem'

Zinnia

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Family

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

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Genus

Zinnia (ZIN-ya)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Succulent

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Lavender

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

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

Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Regional

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

Altamonte Springs, Florida

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Menasha, Wisconsin

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