Zinnia

Zinnia

flower

Butterfly and pollinator magnet — great cut flower.

At a glance

USDA Zones
3–10
Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Water
Low — drought-tolerant once established
Soil
Loam, sandy
pH
Neutral
Spacing
9 in. between plants
Per square foot
1 plant per square

Planting & harvest windows

Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.

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Good companions

Recommended varieties

  • Benary's Giant
    seed

    4-inch double blooms in vibrant colors — classic cut flower.

  • Profusion Mix
    both

    Compact, disease-resistant, blooms nonstop.

Add Zinnia to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.

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