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    Zinnia elegans 'Inca'

    Also Known As

    • Inca Zinnia

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 3"
    • W: 30"

    planting zones

    • 1-12

    Zinnia elegans 'Inca' plant details

    Zinnia elegans 'Inca' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Zinnia elegans 'Inca'

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 30 IN wide, 3 IN tall
    Flowers: orange and red 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 'Inca'

    USDA Zones: 1 - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Inca has arresting orange flowers filled with petals that twist and curl in and catch the summer sun. Reliably double, it is a tall, strong-stemmed beauty, perfect for bouquets.

    By: Select Seeds

    Gardening facts about Zinnia elegans 'Inca' plant

    How to Grow Zinnia elegans 'Inca'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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