Zinnia Species, Peruvian Zinnia, Wild Zinnia

Zinniaperuviana

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zinnia (ZIN-ya)
Species
peruviana (per-u-vee-AN-uh)
Synonym
Crassina peruviana
Zinnia multiflora
Zinnia pauciflora
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pink
Red
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
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:

Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Hudsonville, Michigan

Dripping Springs, Texas

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neutral
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Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | August 2001 | positive

An unimproved species zinnia and charming in it's simple form. The 1-inch flowers are born on stems that reach 2 feet tall. They may not ...Read More

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