Annuals – 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