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Zinnia acerosa
Also Known As
- Zinnia pumila
- Desert Zinnia
- Dwarf White Zinnia
- Shrubby Zinnia
- Southern Zinnia
- Spinyleaf Zinnia
- Wild Zinnia
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 4"-10"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Zinnia acerosa plant details
Zinnia acerosa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Zinnia acerosa
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN - 10 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: native plant, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Zinnia acerosa
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Zinnia acerosa
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Zinnia acerosa plant
How to Grow Zinnia acerosa
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 8"
Width: 12"
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'
- sun
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Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-11
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 2'
- sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-11
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 2'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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