Mexican Zinnia, Profusion Zinnia
Zinnia angustifolia
Annuals
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Zinnia angustifolia Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Zinnia angustifolia |
| Common Name: | profusion zinnia Mexican zinnia |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Suggested Uses: | annuals, beds & borders |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | upright, rounded |
| Height: | 1 - 3 feet |
| Spread: | 1 - 3 feet |
| Foliage: | thin, linear leaves |
| Flower: | small, daisy-like flowers in orange, yellow, or white |
| Bloom Period: | Summer |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | full sun |
| Water: | low water requirement drought-tolerant |
| Soil: | well-drained soil |
| Heat Tolerance: | very high heat tolerance |
| Native Range: | Mexico |
| Care | |
| Pests & Pathology: | susceptible to powdery mildew and root rot |
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