Zinnia Zinnia marylandica
Other plants called Zinnia:
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- ZIN-ya mar-i-LAND-ih-ka
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Zinnias are colorful annuals in the Asteraceae (daisy) family that come in many colors and single to double blooms. Generally growing 1-2 feet tall, they can be used in the front and center of the border, in containers or anywhere long-lasting blooms are desired. Deadhead head to prolong the bloom season. This low-maintenance, heat and drought tolerant, colorful annual is a must for the garden.
Zinnias are easy to start from seed indoors in spring or outdoors after the chance of frost has passed. They are also available from greenhouses in 6-packs. Grow in full sun to partial shade in moist fairly fertile loams.
Zinnia marylandica is a hybrid between Zinnia angustifolia and Zinnia violacea. This hybrid was created with the goal of developing a disease-resistant plant with unique flower colors and plant habits.
The Zahara series require no deadheading, they are self-cleaning.
Described as some as "Mounds of Color", the marylandica type of zinnia is more compact and/or bushier than standard varieties. Marylandica will continue to bloom into the fall, up until the first frost with colors that are perfect for fall, oranges, apricots and yellows.
Insects, Diseases and Other Plant Problems: Ensure proper spacing between plants to prevent powdery mildew and keep them disease-free.
VIDEO Created by Elisabeth Meyer for "Annuals, Perennials, Vines, and Groundcovers" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Double Zahara Cherry'
Double flowers, 1-2' tall, dense, compact - 'Double Zahara Fire'
Double, orange blooms. 1-2' tall. - 'Double Zahara Strawberry'
Double, rose-pink flowers. 1-2' tall - 'Profusion Double Hot Cherry'
Double, rose colored blooms - 'Profusion Double Yellow'
Double, yellow blooms - 'Zahara Fire'
Red bloom, 2-3' tall - 'Zahara Sunburst'
12-18" with Orange or yellow flowers - 'Zahara Yellow'
12-18", Yellow blooms - 'Zahara Yellow'
Yellow blooms, 12-18" tall - 'Zaraha Starlight Rose'
White flowers with rose stripes, 1-2' tall
- 'Double Zahara Cherry'
- 'Double Zahara Cherry', 'Double Zahara Fire', 'Double Zahara Strawberry', 'Profusion Double Hot Cherry', 'Profusion Double Yellow', 'Zahara Fire', 'Zahara Sunburst', 'Zahara Yellow', 'Zahara Yellow', 'Zaraha Starlight Rose'
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Double Zahara Cherry'
Double flowers, 1-2' tall, dense, compact - 'Double Zahara Fire'
Double, orange blooms. 1-2' tall. - 'Double Zahara Strawberry'
Double, rose-pink flowers. 1-2' tall - 'Profusion Double Hot Cherry'
Double, rose colored blooms - 'Profusion Double Yellow'
Double, yellow blooms - 'Zahara Fire'
Red bloom, 2-3' tall - 'Zahara Sunburst'
12-18" with Orange or yellow flowers - 'Zahara Yellow'
12-18", Yellow blooms - 'Zahara Yellow'
Yellow blooms, 12-18" tall - 'Zaraha Starlight Rose'
White flowers with rose stripes, 1-2' tall
- 'Double Zahara Cherry'
- 'Double Zahara Cherry', 'Double Zahara Fire', 'Double Zahara Strawberry', 'Profusion Double Hot Cherry', 'Profusion Double Yellow', 'Zahara Fire', 'Zahara Sunburst', 'Zahara Yellow', 'Zahara Yellow', 'Zaraha Starlight Rose'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Zinnia
- Species:
- marylandica
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Mexico, southwestern USA
- Wildlife Value:
- Attract butterflies and other pollinators
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Attracts Pollinators
- Colorful
- Defines Paths
- Easy to Grow
- Textural
- Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
- Powdery mildew
- Dimensions:
- Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Annual
- Herb
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- High Organic Matter
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 11b, 11a, 12a, 12b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Type:
- Achene
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Orange
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Head
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Cut
- Long Bloom Season
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Radial
- Flower Petals:
- 7 - 20 petals/rays
- Flower Description:
- Showy yellow or orange flowers that bloom from summer until the first frost and make excellent cut flowers.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Opposite
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Oblanceolate
- Ovate
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Bright green simple opposite, lanceolate to ovate leaves with smooth margins.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Patio
- Small Space
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Diseases
- Drought
- Heat