Zinnia grandiflora

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Prairie Zinnia

 
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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This spreading perennial grows quickly to 1' x 1'. Leaves are narrow and light green. Prefers full sun but will accept partial shade & thrives in well-drained soils. Long-lived and spreads by seed around the garden. Orange-yellow daisylike flowers appear summer to fall. Great summer color. Attacts butterflies. Native to he southwest U.S. and Mexico.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Orange, Yellow

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.