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Zinnia grandiflora

Also Known As

Crassina grandiflora
Little Golden Zinnia
Plains Zinnia
Prairie Zinnia
Rocky Mountains Zinnia
Yellow Zinnia

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Zinnia grandiflora plant details

Zinnia grandiflora is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zinnia grandiflora

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, floriferous, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zinnia grandiflora

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fine textured foliaged forming a clump only a few inches high covered pretty much constantly with large bright yellow flowers. See pictures of this growing in places like Denver, and you will be forgiven if you drool on your key board. Here, it is a bit looser in growth, but still quite lovely. Very cold hardy, zone 4, by some accounts, but not reliably perennial here due to winter wet.