Seeds
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are untreated, open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
Zinnia Seeds
Zinnia Seeds
Our own farm-grown Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) seeds for organic growing.
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
1pkg (30+ seeds)
Common Names
Zinnia, Common Zinnia, Elegant Zinnia
Botanical Name
Zinnia elegans
Plant Family
Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Native Range
Mexico
Life Cycle
Annual
Hardiness Zone
2-11
Habit
1.5 ft wide and 3 feet tall. Stunning multi-stemmed plants are sturdy and upright and hold large colourful flowers in shades of pink, purple, red and yellow. Long lasting blooms continue through fall.
Sun/Soil
Full sun, well-drained soil.
Germination/Sowing
Seeds germinate easily and can be direct sown in fall or spring, or started in flats in the spring and then transplanted out.
Growing/Care
Remove (deadhead) old flowers to encourage new blooms. Plants thrive in hot conditions and it will take the heat of summer to really get these growing, once they start blooming they will keep blooming continuously until frost.
Harvesting
Flowers are harvested as they open.
Culinary Uses
The flowers are edible. The petals can be stripped off and used for garnish or decorating dishes or in salads.
Medicinal Uses
Zinnias have been shown to have antioxidant properties, as well as anti-fungal and hepatoprotective properties.
Other Uses
The flowers have many traditional ritual uses throughout Mexico and southwestern US where they were considered a sacred medicine. It is said that the Pueblo people fed the blossoms to children, believing that the plant made the children eloquent and intelligent.
Zinnias are an excellent cut flower lasting up to two weeks in a vase.
The flowers produce yellow and beige dyes.
Themes
Low Maintenance, Drought tolerant, Attracts Pollinators, Container Garden, Cut Flowers, Appothecary Garden, Sacred Plant.