Botanical Name:
Sanvitalia procumbens
Life Cycle:
annual
Planting Time:
spring
Height:
4" to 16"
Exposure:
full sun
Soil:
loose, well-drained soil; fairly drought tolerant
Hardiness:
n/a
Bloom Time:
mid summer until fall frost
Flower:
yellow and orange
Foliage:
green
Propagation:
seeds
Suggested Use:
beds, borders, baskets, edging, and rock gardens
Growing Hints:
Sow seeds directly outdoors as soon as soil is warm or start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date. The seeds need light to germinate so do not cover them with soil, just press them gently into the surface of the growing mix. Use individual peat pots for easy transplanting in order to avoid disturbing roots. Seedlings should be spaced 14" apart. Grows great in regions with how summers.
Interesting Facts:
The "Creeping Zinnia" nickname comes from the fact that Sanvitalia tend to "creep" along as they grow, and their flowers resemble those of zinnias.
