Description
Quick Info
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil Needs: Average soil; well-draining
- Watering: Regular while young; drought-tolerant once mature
- Bloom Time: Summer through frost
- Height Range: 12–36 inches depending on variety
- Spacing: 8–12 inches apart
- Zones: Annual everywhere
- Attracts: Butterflies, bees, hummingbirds
- Bonus: Excellent for bouquets, lasts long in vases
Description
If you want color without much work, try zinnia flowers. Just plant them in the ground and wait — they grow fast and bloom all summer. Bees and butterflies visit them all the time. You can even cut some to bring inside. They don’t need much: just sun, space, and a bit of water.
Not sure how to plant zinnia seeds? It’s simple. Wait until the weather is warm and there’s no more frost. Loosen the soil, sprinkle the seeds, press them down, and water. You’ll see little green sprouts in a few days. That’s when to plant zinnias — late spring, once the soil feels warm.
There are a lot of zinnia benefits. They bloom for a long time, bring helpful bugs to your garden, and are fun for kids to grow. One pack of zinnia seeds can fill a big part of the yard. You can even save seeds from the flowers to plant next year. It’s an easy flower you’ll want to grow again and again.
