Latin: Zinnia elegans
Common: Zinnia "Zig Zag"
Annual
Height: 20"
Light: Full sun
Soil: Keep moist until plant is established
Bloom: Summer until frost
Water: From ground level, not from above
Planting: May 1, and every 2 weeks until July.
Care: Once the seedlings reach about 3 inches tall, thin them so that they're 6 to 12 inches apart to maximize air circulation (a key to keeping zinnias looking good all season). Pinch out the growing tip to encourage branching.
Save seeds in the fall.
Notes:
Prefer direct seeding!
Good for beginners!
Do not like humidity, prone to mildew
Cut-and-come again flower
Great for kids...fast growth
Bird and butterfly flower
The name originated from the meaning "hard on the eyes" and was sometimes called the "poorhouse flower" because it's so easy to grow. I like my chances with this one!
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