Zinnia angustifolia ‘Star White’
Creeping Zinnia 'Star White', Mexican Zinnia 'Star White', Narrow-leaf Zinnia 'Star White'
Zinnia angustifolia ‘Star White’ is a clumping annual producing a profusion of single, star-shaped, pure white flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), that attract butterflies, honey bees, and other pollinators. Blooming abundantly from summer to frost, the blossoms contrast nicely against the foliage of narrow, lanceolate, green leaves. Tolerant of heat, humidity and drought, the plant is seldom damaged by deer. Plant in mass in a pollinator garden, along a border, or near a patio. Zinnia angustifolia works well in containers or hanging baskets, along a walkway, or in cottage gardens. Star white is resistant to Alternaria and powdery mildew.
- Forms a dense, compact mound up to 14 in. tall (40 cm) and 8-10 in. wide (20-25 cm).
- Extremely easy to grow, Zinnias are annuals which love full sun and prefer a humusy, evenly moist and well-draining soil.
- Great choice for beds and borders or containers.
- Don’t crowd them to keep them disease-free and avoid powdery mildew. Air circulation is important!
- Among the easiest plants to grow from seed, you can start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last first date, should you wish earlier spring blooms.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Zinnia |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
8" - 10" (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
8" - 10" (20cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Zinnia |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
8" - 10" (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
8" - 10" (20cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
