Zinnia peruviana, Peruvian zinnia (yellow)

Peruvian zinnia 
Zinnia peruviana

Hardiness: Zones 3 to 10
Plant type: Annual
Height: 6"- 3'
Spread: 1- 3'
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium, but can tolerate dryer soil better than overly wet soil
Bloom time: June to frost
Bloom color: Gold-yellow 
Soil: Does best in well-draining, fertile soil, tolerates most soil types

Notes: Readily self seeds, dead head, or thin seedlings to prevent spreading.

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