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Zinnia linearis/Zinnia
Relatively small white flowers with yellow centers in a late summer planting
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Relatively small white flowers with yellow centers in a late summer planting
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Scientific Name:
Zinnia linearis
Common Name:
Zinnia
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Summer, Fall
Flower color:
White
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 zinnia makes a sprawling specimen covered with many flowers in a single growing season. Dead heading will encourage repeat flowering. Provide full sunlight and a well drained soils, preferably a raised bed for best growing conditions. A slight drought stress seems to favor a heavier blooming specimen.