Zinnia

Zinnia marylandica 'Zahara Scarlet' 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

Once established in the ground, drought-tolerant Zahara has very low watering needs making it an ideal crop for areas with watering restrictions. Plant height is 12-18" and spreads 12-18". Flowers are scarlet.

USDA Hardiness Zone

10

Special characteristics

other ethnobotanical uses