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Zinnia peruviana (Peruvian Zinnia)

Peruvian Zinnia, Field Zinnia, Kaffir Daisy, Redstar Zinnia, Wild Zinnia, Crassina multiflora, Zinnia multiflora, Zinnia pauciflora, Chrysogonum peruvianum

Zinnia peruviana, Peruvian Zinnia, Field Zinnia, Kaffir Daisy, Redstar Zinnia, Wild Zinnia, Crassina multiflora, Zinnia multiflora, Zinnia pauciflora
Zinnia peruviana, Peruvian Zinnia, Field Zinnia, Kaffir Daisy, Redstar Zinnia, Wild Zinnia, Crassina multiflora, Zinnia multiflora, Zinnia pauciflora

Zinnia peruviana (Peruvian Zinnia) is a subtropical and tropical, fast-growing, upright annual boasting a profusion of single, daisy-like flowers, 1-3 in. across (2-7 cm), in shades of red, orange, deep pink, or yellow in summer and fall. Sparsely branched, with rough, bristly stems and leaves, it is often grown in gardens, where it self-seeds readily. Attractive to bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, the blossoms dry well for arrangements. Highly valued as an ornamental flowering plant around the world, Zinnia peruviana is also used in traditional Mexican medicine to treat diarrhea, vomiting, and various stomach pains.

  • Grows up to 3 ft. tall and wide (90 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun in humus-rich, well-drained, fertile soil. Tolerate all soil types except for wet, poorly aerated soils, which can cause root rot.
  • Great choice for naturalized areas, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, native gardens, pollinator gardens, or containers.
  • No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for gray mold and powdery mildew. Grow this zinnia in an open site to prevent powdery mildew issues.
  • Don’t crowd the plants to keep them disease-free and avoid powdery mildew. Air circulation is important.
  • Deadhead to prolong flowering.
  • Propagate by seed sown in pots in spring, or in warm areas, sown in situ in late spring.
  • Native to the Southwestern U.S.A., Mexico, Venezuela, and Argentina.
  • Zinnia peruviana is a weed in parts of America including Mexico and Ecuador, where it is native. It is also a weed and an escape from cultivation in other parts of the world such as the Galapagos Islands, Queensland in Australia, China, Swaziland and Ethiopia.

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Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 10
Heat Zones 1 - 12
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 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 Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spread 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 12" - 36"
(30cm - 90cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Native Plants Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, United States
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Styles Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Zinnia tenuifolia, Red Spider Zinnia, Zinnia peruviana 'Red Spider', Red Zinnia, Red Summer flowers
Zinnia elegans 'Salmon Queen', Zinnia 'Salmon Queen', Orange Zinnia, Orange Double Zinnia, Pink  Zinnia, Pink Double Zinnia, Coral Zinnia, Coral Double Zinnia
Zinnia elegans 'Senora', Zinnia 'Senora', Orange Zinnia, Orange Double Zinnia, Pink  Zinnia, Pink Double Zinnia, Coral Zinnia, Coral Double Zinnia
Zinnia Profusion Orange, Zinnia Elegans Profusion Orange, Zinnia Angustifolia Profusion Orange, Orange Zinnia, Orange Flowers, Drought tolerant plants, heat tolerant plants, Humidity tolerant plants
Zinnia elegans 'Senorita', Zinnia 'Senorita', Orange Zinnia, Orange Double Zinnia, Pink  Zinnia, Pink Double Zinnia, Coral Zinnia, Coral Double Zinnia
Zinnia 'Royal Purple', Zinnia Elegans 'Royal Purple', Purple Zinnia, Purple Double Zinnia, Tall Zinnia, Lilac Zinnia
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.
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Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 10
Heat Zones 1 - 12
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 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 Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spread 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 12" - 36"
(30cm - 90cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Native Plants Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, United States
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Styles Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
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