Other common names
youth on age, common zinnia
Synonyms
Zinnia violacea
Annual Biennial
A bushy, half-hardy annual, which is a parent of many garden cultivars. Daisy-like flowers are produced in summer and can be single, semi-double or double, appearing in a range of colours including white, pink, red, orange and yellow. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies and are produced on long stems above lance-shaped mid-green foliage, making them useful for both wildlife gardens and for cutting
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres