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Elegant Zinnia (Zinnia elegans)

Garden Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) is a popular annual flowering plant known for its vibrant, long-lasting blooms. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it attracts but

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Sunlight

Full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Watering

Consistent moisture, allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile loam

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures; sensitive to frost and cold.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding with a balanced fertilizer, especially in poor soils.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Consistent moisture, allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile loam

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures; sensitive to frost and cold.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding with a balanced fertilizer, especially in poor soils.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.3-1 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Ovate to lanceolate

Flower Size

2-15 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Crassina elegans (Jacq.) Kuntze
Crassina linearis (Benth.) Kuntze
Zinnia australis F.M.Bailey
Zinnia linearis Benth.
Zinnia violacea Cav.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusZinnia
  • speciesZinnia elegans
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Non-toxic to humans and pets.

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