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Zinnia acerosa

Desert Zinnia

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Grows in a mound 10" x 15". Semi-woody and covered during summer with many small papery white flowers with orange centers. Should be planted in well-drained areas. A very drought tolerant woody perennial. Profuse flowers in spring, summer and fall. Petals persist becoming papery and light tan. Grey-green needle like 1/2" leaves. So. AZ to W. TX 2-5000'. Full sun. Some supplemental summer water. Good with dark background.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.