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Zinnia 'Cherry Queen'

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Zinnia (ZIN-ya)

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Species

elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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

Flowers are good for cutting

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

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Regional

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

Midland, Texas

Menasha, Wisconsin

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