ZINNIA peruviana (Peruvian Zinnia)
Zinnia Peruviana is a subtropical and tropical, fast-growing, annual herb of American origin. It occurs in gardens, roadsides, disturbed places, wastelands and pastures. It was listed in the Global Compendium of weeds as a naturalized agricultural and environmental weed, casual alien and cultivation escape. It is a weed in parts of America including Mexico and Ecuador, where it is native. It is also a weed and an escape from cultivation in other parts of the world such as Galapagos Islands, Queensland in Australia, China, Swaziland and Ethiopia.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1OZ | 6,250 | 138 |
| 1/4LB | 25,000 | 550 |
| 1/2LB | 50,000 | 1,100 |
| 1LB | 100,000 | 2,200 |
| 5LB | 500,000 | 11,000 |
Scientific Name: Zinnia Peruviana
Common Name: Peruviana Zinnia
Plant Type: Annual
Family: Asteraceae
Native Range: North America, Sierra Madre Occidental, Mexico
Height: 19 to 38 "
Spread: 16 to 18 "
Zone: 2-10
Exposure: Full Sun / Part Shade
Blooming Season: Summer, Fall
Attracts: Hummingbirds, Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Resistant: Drought, Deer
Flower Color: Red
Characteristics: Showy, Fragrant
Moisture: Moderate
Water Requirement: Average
Soil Type: Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH: 5.5-7.5
Advantage: Easy to grow and maintain
Uses: Medicinal uses, Treatment of malaria, Stomach pain, Folk medicine