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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 36 - 48 inches
Plant Spread: 12 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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

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Uploaded by gardengorilla97306
Location: my garden
Date: 2016-06-01
Location: New Jersey zone 6B
Date: 2020-07-15
Location: My garden
Date: 2016-06-01
Location: My Garden
Date: 2015-09-06
Uploaded by sandnsea2

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  • Uploaded by Joy

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  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: western Oregon
Date: 2016-01-02

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

Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
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oh what a beautifully happy bouquet!! by Skiekitty Mar 23, 2012 6:56 PM 9

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