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Dwarf Sunflower Sanvitalia procumbens

Phonetic Spelling
san-vi-TAY-lee-uh pro-KUM-benz
Description

Creeping Zinnia is a low growing annual plant that spreads by its stems to form a mat that will grow to a height of 6", and width of up to 18".  Its flowers are showy, 3/4" in diameter of sunflowers looking blooms.   The yellow to yellow-orange flowers have a center disk of a dark purple-brown.  It has a long bloom period, summer to the first frost.  

Creeping Zinnia get its common name from it leaves, which resemble the leaves of a zinnia.  

Its natural habitat includes rocky, dry hills.

Insects, Diseases and Other Plant Problems:  Does not transplant well.  Sow seed directly into its intended garden or container.

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Tags:
#drought tolerant#low maintenance#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#drought tolerant#low maintenance#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Sanvitalia
    Species:
    procumbens
    Family:
    Asteraceae
    Life Cycle:
    Annual
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Seed
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Mexico, Guatemala
    Dimensions:
    Height: 0 ft. 3 in. - 0 ft. 6 in.
    Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 8 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Annual
    Ground Cover
    Maintenance:
    Low
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Soil Texture:
    High Organic Matter
    Sand
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Occasionally Dry
    Occasionally Wet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Brown/Copper
    Gold/Yellow
    Orange
    Purple/Lavender
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Head
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Radial
    Flower Description:
    Yellow-orange ray flowers and brown-purple central disk flowers form showy heads that resemble sunflowers and bloom from early summer to frost.
  • Leaves:
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Patio
    Slope/Bank
    Walkways
    Landscape Theme:
    Drought Tolerant Garden
    Rock Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Mass Planting
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Drought
    Dry Soil