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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
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: 12-18 inches
Plant Spread: 12-18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Cut Flower
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Trade name information:
Series: Zahara™
Trade Name: Yellow
Cultivar name: 'Zahara Yellow'
Common names
  • Zinnia

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photo by: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Date: August 2010
Zinnia Zahara Yellow

Date: 2019-09-05

Photo Courtesy of Smokeys Daylily Gardens Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Smokeys Daylily Gardens Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Flowery Branch, GA
Date: May 2017
Location: Flowery Branch, GA
Date: May 2017

Date: 2013-08-12

Date: 2013-08-12
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Comments:
  • Posted by kqcrna (Valencia, Pa - Zone 6a) on Oct 26, 2011 6:21 AM concerning plant:
    Zahara yellow is a disease resistant narrow leaf zinnia. It maintains a neat, upright, rounded mound throughout the growing season. Best growth and habit will be found with full-sun exposure. Thrives in full hot afternoon sun.

    Attracts birds, bees, and butterflies.
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