Zinnia 'Red Spider'

Also Known As

Zinnia tenuifolia 'Red Spider'
Red Spider Zinnia

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 12"-15"
W: 12"

planting zones

1-11

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Zinnia 'Red Spider' plant details

Zinnia 'Red Spider' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red 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 'Red Spider'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zinnia 'Red Spider'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A new name for one of the original zinnia species, 'Red Spider' has narrow petals of rich red surrounding raised cone centers studded with golden-tipped stamens. Bees and butterflies will seek out this species!

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Quite fetching bright scarlet, spider-like petals make this new little Zinnia fun and interesting. Neat, compact, & multi-branching, it bears lots of flowers for a long period. 12-15” tall.