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Mexican Zinnia, Narrow-leaved Zinnia 'Chippendale'

Zinniahaageana

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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
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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

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Other details

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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

Unknown - Tell us

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:

Barbourville, Kentucky

Haviland, Ohio

Menasha, Wisconsin

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bigcityal
Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | August 2006 | positive

These are small flowers and will look best in a grouping. I had mine in a pot and they held up better than regular zinnias to drying out.

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