Zinnia acerosa
Desert Zinnia
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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.