Prairie Zinnia

Prairie zinnia is a compact, mounded perennial flower with thin, needle-like leaves. This native plant is especially valuable for its heat and drought tolerance.

Even more, it blooms from mid summer through fall, constantly producing bright yellow flowers which turn into papery seeds. It grows best in hot sunny areas with well-drained soil.

The continual production of bright yellow flowers is amazing. It makes a great filler plant among other perennials and shrubs in very low water areas. Highly recommended. 

 

Prairie Zinnia

Prairie zinnia is a compact, mounded perennial flower with thin, needle-like leaves. This native plant is especially valuable for its heat and drought tolerance.

Even more, it blooms from mid summer through fall, constantly producing bright yellow flowers which turn into papery seeds. It grows best in hot sunny areas with well-drained soil.

The continual production of bright yellow flowers is amazing. It makes a great filler plant among other perennials and shrubs in very low water areas. Highly recommended. 

 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Zinnia grandiflora

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Pronunciation

ZIN-ya gran-dih-FLOR-uh

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Mature Height

4 to 8 in.

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Mature Spread

12 to 15 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

yellow

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Bloom time

summer to fall

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Colorado Native

Yes

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Natural Habitat

central southern United States and northern Mexico

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 6,000 ft.

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