ZINNIA elegans (Zinnia, Dark Violet)
Dark Violet Zinnia has four to five inches wide flowers that are deep violet in color. This species is native to Mexico, and plants are fast-growing and long blooming. Zinnias are good cut flowers. In addition, they are excellent for pollinator plantings and are especially attractive to butterflies. They are extremely easy to grow from seed and provide color from mid-summer to autumn as the older blooms look almost as good as the new ones. Plant will keep blooming all through a hot season and the taller varieties make perfect cut flowers which also have a long vase life.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1OZ | 4,250 | 138 |
| 1/4LB | 17,000 | 550 |
| 1/2LB | 34,000 | 1,100 |
| 1LB | 68,000 | 2,200 |
| 5LB | 340,000 | 11,000 |
Scientific Name: Zinnia Elegans
Common Name: Zinnia, Dark Violet
Plant Type: Annual
Family: Asteraceae or Daisy
Native Range: North America, Mexico
Height: 30-40"
Spread: 12 "
Habitat: Streambanks, Roadsides, Coniferous forests
Zone: 2-11
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Summer, Fall
Attracts: Insects, Butterflies, Birds
Resistant: Rabbit, Deer, Drought
Flower Color: Purple
Characteristics: Cut flowers, Dried arrangements, Showy
Moisture: Dry, Moderate
Water Requirement: Average
Soil Type: Light (sandy), Medium (loamy), Heavy (clay)
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Advantage: Fast growth, Easy to grow, Plant of merit
Uses: Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden