Yellow Creeping Zinnia

Sanvitaliaocymoides

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Sanvitalia (san-vi-TAY-lee-uh)
Species
ocymoides (ok-kye-MOY-deez)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cincinnati, Ohio

Richboro, Pennsylvania

Harlingen, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | March 2007 | neutral

I have not grown this plant. Also known as yellow creeping sanvitalia, Sanvitalia ocymides is a spreading zinnia-like plant that has sma...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | October 2006 | neutral

Yellow Creeping, Zinnia Sanvitalia, is Endemic to Texas.

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