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Mexican Zinnia, Narrow-leaved Zinnia

Zinniahaageana

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Zinnia haageana by poppysue
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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Zinnia (ZIN-ya)
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Species
haageana (hag-ee-AH-nuh)
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Synonym
Zinnia mexicana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Brooklyn, New York

North Augusta, South Carolina

Clyde, Texas

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ROSLINDALE, MA | March 2015 | neutral

Z. haageana is a synonym for Z. angustifolia = Z. linearis. Many plants in commerce under this name appear to be hybrids with Z. elegans.

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Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | August 2001 | positive

Mexican zinnia in their rustic color combinations make excellent cut flowers. Blooms are 2-inches wide on stems 12-inches tall. They're a...Read More

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