Narrowleaf zinnia.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Annual

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

12 to 18 inches

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 9 à 11

Floraison

Early summer to first frost

Entretien

Plant these in a spot that gets plenty of sun to keep them blooming their best. Water at the base to keep the foliage dry and prevent powdery mildew. Watch for wilting, which is your sign that they need a good drink.

Arrosage

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Engrais

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Taille

Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage the plant to produce more flowers.

Rempotage

Since these are annuals, you typically do not need to repot them.

Sol

Well draining, fertile soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

10 à 35°C

Humidité

40 à 60%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Annual, completes its life cycle in one season.

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

This plant is non toxic to humans.

Animaux

This plant is considered non toxic to cats and dogs.

Enfants

The plant is safe for children, though the rough foliage might be slightly scratchy to touch.

Allergènes de contact

The rough, hairy stems and leaves can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen may trigger mild symptoms in those with severe seasonal allergies.

Comestibilité

While not toxic, these flowers are not typically consumed as food.

Comment l'identifier

• Narrow, lance shaped green leaves
• Small, daisy like flower heads
• Bushy and compact growth habit
• Bright orange, yellow, or white petals

Hauteur

0,3 à 0,45m

Envergure

0,3 à 0,6m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

orange, yellow, white, 3 à 5cm

Problèmes à surveiller

• Aphids · Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck plant sap.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

spring

Hivernage

This plant is an annual and will die with the first hard frost, so no winter care is needed.

En pot

They grow very well in pots at least 25 centimeters deep with good drainage.

Plant these in full sun alongside other heat loving annuals for a long lasting summer display.

Bonnes associations

• Tagetes patula · They share similar water and light requirements while providing a nice color contrast.
• Cosmos des jardins · These provide a taller, airy texture that complements the mounding habit of zinnia.

Espèces similaires

• Zinnia · A larger relative with broader leaves and more varied flower forms.

Science

Famille

Asteraceae

Genre

Zinnia

Ordre

Asterales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Mexico and Central America

Préservation

This plant is not of conservation concern.

It grows in sunny, well drained open areas where it can quickly establish during the warm season.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

bedding plant, container plant, pollinator garden

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Do I need to deadhead these?

Deadheading helps keep the plant tidy and encourages more blooms throughout the season.

Can I grow these in pots?

Yes, they are excellent for containers due to their compact, mounding habit.

D'où vient le nom

The genus name honors German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn, while the species name means narrow leaved.

Bon à savoir

• It is often called the Mexican zinnia.
• The narrow leaves are a key identifier for this species.
• It thrives in hot, sunny conditions where other flowers might wilt.