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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 36 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: 4"-5"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Provide darkness
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Zinnia
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Zinnia elegans
  • Synonym: Zinnia violacea

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Location: Home garden
Date: 2021-08-19
By KYgal
Location: Laurel, Montana
Date: 2020-08-24
Location: My garden in Albuquerque, NM Zone 7b
Date: 06.30.21
Canary Bird opens beautifully
Location: Lancaster PA 
Date: 2021-08-16
Location: My garden in Albuquerque, NM Zone 7b
Date: 07.02.21
Basic bloom but not boring
Location: My garden in Albuquerque, NM Zone 7b
Date: 07.01.21
Opening, with interest
Location: Gardenfish garden
Date: July 2019
Location: all photos from my garden
Date: 2016-11-15

photo by: PumpkinSky

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Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds

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Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissio
  • Uploaded by Joy

 Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissi
  • Uploaded by Joy
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