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Zinnia angustifolia 'Classic' Plant of Merit

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Kemper Code:  A178

Common Name: creeping zinnia
Zone: 1 to 11
Plant Type: Annual
Family: Asteraceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 0.75 to 1 foot
Spread: 0.75 to 1 foot
Bloom Time: June - To frost  
Bloom Color: White, yellow, orange and gold
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low


Plant Culture and Characteristics

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  Uses:       Wildlife:   Flowers:   Leaves:   Fruit:
Hedge Suitable as annual Attracts birds Has showy flowers Leaves colorful Has showy fruit
Shade tree Culinary herb Attracts Has fragrant flowers Leaves fragrant Fruit edible
Street tree Vegetable   hummingbirds Flowers not showy Good fall color   Other:
Flowering tree Water garden plant Attracts Good cut flower Evergreen Winter interest
Gr. cover (<1') Will naturalize   butterflies Good dried flower     Thorns or spines

General Culture: Click for monthly care information.

Annual. Easily grown in humusy, evenly moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Sow seed directly in the ground after last frost date or start seed indoors 4-6 weeks earlier. Some varieties are widely available in cell/six packs from nurseries. Set out plants after last frost date. Good drought tolerance. These plants do not fade in summer as is sometimes the case with common zinnia (Z. elegans). Deadheading is not required.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

This small flowered zinnia features single, daisy-like blooms on bushy, spreading, narrow-leaved, 8-12 inch tall plants. They flower non-stop until frost and are ideal selections for hot and humid summer climates. Exceptional disease resistance. Flower color ranges from white to yellow, orange and gold. Excellent for bedding, edging and containers.

Problems:

No serious insect or disease problems. Excellent disease resistance to fungal diseases such as powdery mildew and leaf spots.

Uses:

Edging. Bedding. Containers.

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