Key Features
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Produces striking deep purple blooms that add rich color to sunny garden spaces.
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Zinnias are warm-season annual flowers with upright growth and attractive blooms.
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Ideal for flower beds, borders, containers, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens.
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Performs best in full sun and well-draining soil.
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Colorful blooms can attract bees and butterflies while flowering.
Growing Benefits
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Beginner-friendly flowering plant for home gardeners.
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Adds rich purple color and seasonal interest to garden spaces.
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Suitable for containers, borders, flower beds, and cutting gardens.
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Provides attractive blooms for enjoying outdoors or using in bouquets.
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Grows well during the warm season with proper sunlight and care.
Seed Specifications
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Common Name: Zinnia
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Botanical Name: Zinnia elegans
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Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
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Colors: Deep purple
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Height: Commonly about two to four feet, depending on variety and growing conditions
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil
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Water: Regular watering; avoid waterlogged soil
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Germination Time: Several days to around two weeks under favorable conditions
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Sowing Depth: About one-quarter inch
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Spacing: About one foot apart, depending on variety
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Growing Zones: Commonly grown as an annual across USDA zones
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Flowering/Maturity: Blooms during the warm growing season
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Uses: Flower beds, borders, containers, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, and cut flowers
Growing Tips
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Choose a sunny planting location with loose, well-draining soil.
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Sow seeds shallowly and keep the soil gently moist until seedlings emerge.
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Give plants enough space for airflow and healthy growth.
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Remove faded blooms regularly to encourage continued flowering.
Seed Storage
Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark place away from heat and moisture. Keep seeds sealed in their original packet or an airtight container. Protect them from humidity and direct sunlight.
Unique Facts About Seeds
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Zinnia elegans belongs to the Asteraceae, or daisy, family.
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Zinnia seeds are relatively large and easy to handle when planting.
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Zinnia flowers can attract butterflies, bees, and other garden visitors.
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These warm-season flowers generally perform best in sunny locations.
