Zinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Lime'

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 3'
W: 2'

planting zones

1-11

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Zinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Lime' plant details

Zinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Lime' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer green flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Lime'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: green blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zinnia elegans 'Benary's Giant Lime'

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lime green semi-double to fully double blooms 3" across make excellent cut flowers and combine well with tobacco 'Perfume Deep Purple', and 'Purple Prince' zinnia.

By: Select Seeds

To 3’ tall, we love these large flowered Zinnias with blooms 4”-5” across. Nice double flowers on well-branching plants, Benary’s Zinnias are prolific, drought tolerant & mildew resistant. Grow in the foreground of darker foliage or purple-blue blooming Salvias or mix all the shades for a carnival of color! Excellent cut flower & attracts butterflies! Rich soil for best show.