Thursday, March 3, 2011

Zinnia, Annual Of The Day

Zinnia x 'Profusion White'
Zinnia
Type Annual
Height 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Average
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Bloom Color White
Bloom Time Spring through Fall

The flowers are showy and suitable for cut flowers.


Environment
This plant tolerates some drought.
This plant will grow in dry soil.
Suitable soil is sandy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Green

Culture Notes
This plant must have good drainage. The leaves are narrow and grasslike. Once planted, this plant should not be moved or disturbed. Protection may be needed in spring as new shoots emerge.
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