Double Zinnia 'Giant Violet Queen'

Zinniaelegans

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zinnia (ZIN-ya)
Species
elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Gaylesville, Alabama

Richmond, California

Altamonte Springs, Florida

Port Orange, Florida

Cornelia, Georgia

Jonesboro, Georgia

Lula, Georgia

Madison, Mississippi

Blair, Nebraska

Vandalia, Ohio

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Radford, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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Lula, GA (Zone 7b) | August 2008 | positive

The flower is huge and beautiful and covered in butterflies. Will grow it again.

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Cornelia, GA | July 2004 | positive

I started these plants outdoors in my vegatable garden in a spot where some green peppers had failed in early June, plants are now about ...Read More

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