- Zinnia
Botanical name: Zinnia Elegans
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 3 ft in height and 1-2 ft in width
Bloom time: summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 3-10
Flower color: yellow/orange/red/pink/purple/white
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: takes 60-70 days from seed to flower
Pruning instructions: deadhead leaves and flowers as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: colorful addition to flower beds
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: attracts pollinators
Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist
Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with 20-20-20 after planting
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: marigolds, dahlia, cosmos
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
