Zinnia

Zinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Orange' Asteraceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Annual

Biocultural value

Zinnias yield shades of yellow on wool regardless of flower color.

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Stokes Seeds

Description

Dahlia-flowered prime selection. Fully double 4.5" flowers on long, thick, and exceptionally sturdy stems. Plants to 3' tall.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

flower type, other ethnobotanical uses