Persian Carpet Zinnia Seeds

Heirloom

#1193
Availability: In Stock

Persian Carpet, also called Mexican zinnia or narrow-leaved zinnia, is a reliable choice for beds, borders, and containers. With bicolored single and double flowers in gold, burgundy, cream, red, and orange, it will bloom throughout hot, dry summer weather until first frost. It has smaller, narrower leaves and a more bushy, compact habit than common zinnia (Z. elegans). Delightful as a cut flower; attracts pollinators, too! 1952 All-America Selections winner.

$1.89 300 mg

Botanical Name: Zinnia haageana

Family: Asteraceae

Native: Mexico

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Plant Dimensions: 12"–16" tall, 12" wide

Variety Information: 2" single and double flowers in red, yellow, orange, and bicolors

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.

When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant outdoors after last frost. Zinnias do not benefit from being sown early; wait for warmer weather

Days to Emerge: 3–10 days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 8"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest before small yellow flowers emerge between petals.

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