Dwarf Zinnia 'Sprite Mixed'

Zinniapumila

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zinnia (ZIN-ya)
Species
pumila (POO-mil-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
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 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:

Clarksville, Tennessee

Monroe, Utah

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Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b) | February 2007 | positive

I like this zinnia for cutting! The flowers are a bit smaller than the common zinnia but they grow facing outward, not upward facing lik...Read More

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