Zinnia elegans 'Purple Prince'

Also Known As

Dahlia Flowered Zinnia Purple Prince
Zinnia Purple Prince

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'

planting zones

3a-10a

Zinnia elegans 'Purple Prince' plant details

Zinnia elegans 'Purple Prince' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and 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 heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zinnia elegans 'Purple Prince'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: purple 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 'Purple Prince'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large flowers of rich wine-purple grace this heirloom selection of dahlia flowered zinnia. Recommended in a 1949 flower book, today it looks spectacular combined with our 'Lime Green' tobacco.

By: Select Seeds

“Purple Prince’ is an intense rosy purple Zinnia from the famous “Blue Point Zinnia” series developed by Benary. Unlike the equally beautiful Zinnias of the past, they are very mildew resistant. So if you’ve been avoiding Zinnias because they turned unsightly on you, now is a good time to grow them again. They grow quite tall (3-4’) with sturdy stems & fully double flowers, perfect to display in a vase. Once there, they last for a long time & do not drop their petals. In the garden they are very attractive to butterflies & interestingly, attract more butterflies than the original wild single zinnias.