Zinnia acerosa

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Grows in a mound 10" x 15". Semi-woody and covered during summer with many small papery white flowers with orange centers. Should be planted in well-drained areas. A very drought tolerant woody perennial. Profuse flowers in spring, summer and fall. Petals persist becoming papery and light tan. Grey-green needle like 1/2" leaves. So. AZ to W. TX 2-5000'. Full sun. Some supplemental summer water. Good with dark background.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.