Red Spider Zinnia, Zinnia peruviana 'Red Spider'
Zinnia tenuifolia (Red Spider Zinnia) is a compact, upright annual boasting a profusion of single, daisy-like flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), with spidery, and narrow petals. Blooming from summer to fall, the blossoms are borne on thin stems above the foliage of lance-shaped green leaves. Attractive to bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, this neat and bushy zinnia is perfect for the sunny border or patio containers.
Hardiness |
3 - 10 |
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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 | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, Cutting Garden, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
3 - 10 |
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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 | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, Cutting Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Zinnia tenuifolia (Red Spider Zinnia) do I need for my garden?
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