Zinnia angustifolia 'Star Orange'

Zinnia

Tips for Homeowners:

Water only when needed (water at base, not overhead) and fertilize occasionally. If picking for a bouquet, harvest flowers before they completely open. 

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This bushy upright annual bears a showy bunch of flowers on compact plants all season.

  • Single, star-like flowers up to 2" across
  • Tolerates heat, humidity and drought
  • Loose habit fills space quickly

Direct sow seeds in the cut flower garden or as an edging to the vegetable garden.

Height: 12-15 in
Spread: 8-10 in
Zone: 10-11
Color: Orange

Interesting Notes about Zinnia:

Zinnia is one of the easiest annuals to grow and the reward is constant color for both the garden and bouquets.  The non-stop production of flowers on this low-growing variety is highly tolerant of mildew.  Butterflies use the flowers for landing pads and for the nectar and since there is enough to go around the flowers can be cut for bouquets.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Long Blooming
  • Vigorous
  • Mass Planting
  • Garden
  • Fast Growing
  • Blooms all Season
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Edging
  • Border or Bed
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Low Maintenance

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Pollinators

Habit:

  • Mounding
  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water