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Zinnia elegans 'Zowie Yellow Flame'

Family Compositae
Plant Type annual
Zone
Care Level
Height 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description The annual Zinnia elegans 'Zowie Yellow Flame' (elegant zinnia) produces showy, bright yellow, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to late autumn. This plant is clump forming and has matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, cut flowers and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Zinnia elegans 'Zowie Yellow Flame' .
Cautions With its very fast growth rate, Zinnia elegans 'Zowie Yellow Flame' (elegant zinnia) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.