Zinnia grandiflora

Rocky Mountain Zinnia, Paperflower, Prairie Zinnia, Wild Zinnia

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Late Summer to Late Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, ground cover, massing
Height 5" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Native to North America