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Zinnia elegans

Family Compositae
Plant Type annual
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level medium
Height 0.3 - 1.2 m (1 - 4 ft)
Spread 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description Zinnia elegans (elegant zinnia) bears showy, medium magenta, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to late autumn. This annual is upright and has dark green foliage that is matte and medium textured.
Typical Uses Annual, bedding plant, border and cut flowers.
Special Characteristics This annual attracts birds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Zinnia elegans (elegant zinnia) grows at a very fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.