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Zinnia grandiflora (Prairie zinnia)

Zinnia grandiflora Photo/Illustration: Bill Johnson



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Zinnia grandiflora ZIN-ee-ah gran-dih-FLOOR-ah Common Name: Prairie zinnia Genus: Zinnia
This native perennial wildflower of the American Southwest bears a profusion of bright yellow to golden yellow flowers atop 4-inch high plants that spread to 15 inches wide. They bloom from late summer into fall. 
 Noteworthy characteristics: This smaller flowered species is perfect for edging and naturalized areas, as well as mixed borders and cottage gardens.
 Care: Provide fertile, well-drained soil in full sun with good air circulation. Plants will tolerate a variety of soils. They do not break dormancy until the heat of early summer warms the soil. Deadhead spent blossoms to continue flowering.
 Propagation: Sow seed (preferably in succession for longer flowering period) where it is to grow in late spring or at 55-65°F in early spring. Divide in early summer.
 Problems: Bacterial and fungal spots, bacterial wilt, powdery mildew, Southern blight, stem rots, caterpillars, mealybugs, spider mites.
Height Less than 6 in.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Deer Tolerant;Drought Tolerant
Characteristics Attracts Birds; Attracts Butterflies; Native; Self Seeds; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Summer
Flower Color Yellow Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Cut Flower, Naturalizing, Roadside
Style Herb Garden, Cottage Garden, Desert Garden, Meadow Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest
Type Perennials

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