Zinnia

Zinnia elegans

Zinnias are the easiest, most rewarding flowers you can grow from seed — sow directly in the ground and in 8 weeks you'll have non-stop blooms in every color until frost. They're the perfect cut flower, butterfly magnet, and beginner garden success story. The more you cut, the more they bloom. 'Benary's Giant' produces spectacular 4-5 inch dahlia-like blooms.

Hardiness Zones

2-11 (annual)

Sunlight

Full Sun

Water Needs

Moderate

Maintenance

Low

Mature Size

1-4 ft H × 1-2 ft W

Growth Rate

Fast

Bloom Season

Summer - Frost

Bloom Color

Every color except blue

Care Guide

Direct sow seeds after last frost, 1/4 inch deep, 4-6 inches apart. Full sun, average soil. Water at base (not overhead) to prevent powdery mildew. Deadhead or cut regularly for continuous bloom. No staking needed for shorter varieties. Fertilize monthly with bloom food.