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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: 12 - 15 inches
Plant Spread: 15 - 18 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Other: orange/red
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Can handle transplanting
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Zinnia

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Location: Indiana  Zone 5
Date: Aug 22, 2011 10:28 AM

Photo courtesy of Harris Seeds
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Photo Courtesy of Smokeys Daylily Gardens Used with Permission
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Photo by Newyorkrita
Comments:
  • Posted by Newyorkrita (North Shore, Long Island, NY ) on Sep 12, 2013 5:53 PM concerning plant:
    I love Profusion Double Fire. It is my very favorite flower of the Profusion zinnia series. I had them for two years, but unfortunately was not able to find plants locally these past two years.

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