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Zinnia Species, Peruvian Zinnia, Wild Zinnia

Zinniaperuviana

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Zinnia (ZIN-ya)
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Species
peruviana (per-u-vee-AN-uh)
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Synonym
Crassina peruviana
Zinnia multiflora
Zinnia pauciflora
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Pink
Red
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
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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

Unknown - Tell us

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
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:

Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Hudsonville, Michigan

Dripping Springs, Texas

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

An unimproved species zinnia and charming in it's simple form. The 1-inch flowers are born on stems that reach 2 feet tall. They may not ...Read More

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