Zinnia

Zinnia marylandica 'Zahara Fire' 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

A heat tolerant sun loving annual which has dependable resistance to leaf spot and mildew diseases. Bright orange-red blooms are 2.5 inches in size. Handsome plant matures at about 12 inches tall in about 8-10 weeks.

USDA Hardiness Zone

10

Special characteristics

other ethnobotanical uses