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Common name: "Mexican Zinnia" or "Narrow Leaf Zinnia"
Latin name:
Zinnia angustifolia "Star Mix"

Zinnia angustifolia - Star Mix
Class: Annual

Growth habit:
Clump forming 

Max height:
10" - 12"
Spread: 8" - 12"

Flowers: Late spring - Summer

Available cultivars: 5+

Origin: Hybrid
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured: Zinnia angustifolia 'Star Mix'
Cultivation: The "Star Series" Zinnia is a compact grower that is very drought tolerant. They have fade resistant 2" single flowers that will blossom continually from late spring to first frost.

Plant Zinnia Star Mix in full sun in fertile well drained soil in beds or containers. They will tolerate light shade... but require 6 hours of sun for best growth. Space plants 8" - 12" apart depending on how quickly you wish the area to fill in. Fertilize monthly with a balanced liquid plant food.

Available colors: Gold, Orange, White, and Starbright mix... with all producing 2" single flowers.

Potential pests ~ diseases:
Powdery mildew or spider mites.

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