Creeping Zinnia, Mexican Creeping Zinnia 'Aztec Gold'

Sanvitaliaspeciosa

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Sanvitalia (san-vi-TAY-lee-uh)
Species
speciosa (spee-see-OH-suh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Boulder Creek, California(2 reports)

Brea, California

Clayton, California

Fairfield, California

Scotts Valley, California

Summit, Mississippi

Fredericktown, Missouri

Salem, New Hampshire

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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K
Summit, MS | March 2008 | negative

Is invasive when planted in ground. Grows over everything in its path, from smaller plants to huge shrubs. It would be useful for a slope...Read More

L
Fredericktown, MO | November 2006 | positive

WONDERFUL plant. Just happened upon it in the nursery this year. It goes non-stop!!! Great for hanging baskets!

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D
vernon, BC (Zone 6a) | July 2005 | positive

Great little filler for hanging baskets or window boxes ,blooms almost non stop all summer ,requires moist soil conditions,seem to do wel...Read More

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