Zinnia

Zinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Purple' 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

This series averages 40-50" in height and has been selected for high yielding, long thick sturdy stems, extra large - fully double 4-5" blooms. This new series has also proven to be less susceptible to powdery mildew. Blue point strain. Flowers purple.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

other ethnobotanical uses