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Zinnia haageana 'Old Mexico'

Also Known As

  • Old Mexico Mexican Zinnia

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Zinnia haageana 'Old Mexico' plant details

Zinnia haageana 'Old Mexico' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer bronze and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 haageana 'Old Mexico'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 0 - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: bronze and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zinnia haageana 'Old Mexico'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Masses of overlapping pointed petals of burnished copper tipped with gold mark this older variety, which won an All-America Selections award in 1962. Easy to grow, simply sow outdoors after the soil has warmed. Pick and fill earthenware vases for simple country arrangements. Grow with 'Starfire' marigold.

Gardening facts about Zinnia haageana 'Old Mexico' plant

How to Grow Zinnia haageana 'Old Mexico'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • bronze
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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