Zinnia
Common Name: Zinnia
Species Name: Zinnia elegans
Family Name: Asteraceae
Examples of Zinnia Zinnia elegans
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Mexico |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Powdery mildew, blight, root and stem rots and mites |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 1-foot diameter, 2.5-foot height
- Leaves: Sessile, lightly hairy ovate to lance-shaped leaves to 3 inches long
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Rich, well-drained |
| Notes | Evergreen perennial used as an annual; grown for foliage and flower; used as bedding plant, house plant, hanging basket plant; blooms all summer |