Zinnia elegans/Garden Zinnia

A big bouquet of the common zinnias
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Scientific Name:	Zinnia elegans
Common Name:	Garden Zinnia
Height:	1-2 feet
Spread:	1-2 feet
Bloom time:	Summer, Fall
Flower color:	White, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red, Purple, Various
Light Exposure:	Sun
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:	Moderate
Water Requirement:	Low
Maintenance Level:	Low
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	Yes

Comments:	This is the classic zinnia that has been grown in gardens since the earliest of times. There have been numerous cultivars introduced that have larger flowers and more choices in flower colors. Zinnias need full sunlight and well drained soils and planted in positions with good air circulation. Otherwise, zinnias can have a problem with powdery mildew.