Zinnia peruviana
| Lifespan: | ⌛ | annual |
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| Origin: | ✈ | [[Origin::S USA to Argentina]] |
| Features: | ✓ | flowers |
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Grows quickly, bearing flowers with up to 1 in (2.5cm) yellow or orange ray florets (up to 15 in all), surrounding a yellow or black-purple disc. Blooms come on stems above the leaves. Narrow leaves are bright green and lance-shaped leaves, growing almost 3 in (8 cm) long.
- More information about this species can be found on the genus page.
Cultivation
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Propagation
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Cultivars
- 'Yellow Peruvian' - yellow flowers turning gold over time
Gallery
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References
- Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381
External links
- w:Zinnia peruviana. Some of the material on this page may be from Wikipedia, under the Creative Commons license.
- Zinnia peruviana QR Code (Size 50, 100, 200, 500)