Zinnia acerosa

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Desert Zinnia

 
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Information by: GardenSoft        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This hardy perennial grows in a mound, reaching 10" tall and15" wide. Profuse white flowers with yellow centers appear spring through fall. In summer, plant becomes semi-woody and petals become papery and light tan colored. Desert Zinnia prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established but does better with some supplemental summer water. Foliage is gray-green and needle-like with sharp tips.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Poisonous, Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.