Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Mexico
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Mixed
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
- Edible Flower
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Frost Sensitive
- Heat Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Peppermint Stick Zinnia Seeds
Zinnia elegans
2"–4" flowers in colors of scarlet, crimson, orange, pink, cream, with red stripes, streaks, or blotches
Planting Zinnia
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 8"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 8" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8" |
| Germination | 3–10 days |
| Start Indoors | 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 |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, harvest before small yellow flowers emerge between petals. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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19 reviews
- Allysha M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/12/26So unique
These throw the wildest colors. Sometimes you get a half red half a yellow one. The little specks are crazy. I've loved watching new flowers come up because you're never going to know what you're going to get. They grew in very dense and pretty fast.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/15/26Hey Allysha,
We're so stoked to hear that your Peppermint Stick Zinnia Seeds have been such a wild and unique experience! It's awesome that you're getting those crazy color combinations with the half red half yellow flowers and those wild little specks. That unpredictability really does make it so fun to see what's going to pop up next in the garden. And the fact that they grew in so dense and fast is just the cherry on top! Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻
- Roderick F.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/7/26Gorgeous flowers
I have been growing these for a few years now. It is so fun to see what colors appear since this is a mix. I have had some very interesting flowers, such as the one shown in this review. I will continue to grow these.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests8/11/26Hey Roderick,
We're so thrilled to hear that you've been growing Peppermint Stick Zinnias for a few years now! It sounds like you're really enjoying the variety that comes with this mix - those interesting and gorgeous color combinations you're discovering are what make these seeds so special. We love that you're planning to keep growing them with us. Thanks so much for sharing your experience and for being such a loyal gardener! Keep on growing 🌻
- Sara H.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/1/26Love the color!
I planted these seeds and probably had 99% germination rate, I had to thin it out so much! Now they are tall and making beautiful blooms. 5/5 for sure!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests8/1/26Hey Sara,
We're so happy to hear about your incredible experience with the Peppermint Stick Zinnia Seeds! That 99% germination rate is amazing, and we love that you ended up with tall plants producing those beautiful blooms! The fact that you had to thin them out so much just shows how well these seeds performed for you. Thanks so much for sharing your growing success with us and for the 5-star love! Keep on growing 🌻
- Jessica S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/31/26Zinnias
This was my first year gardening. I had one planter box of zinnias where I used a combo of peppermint sticks and California giants. Turned out beautiful!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests1/31/26Hey Jessica,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review of our Peppermint Stick Zinnia Seeds! We're thrilled to hear that your first year gardening was such a success and that your planter box turned out beautiful with the combo of peppermint sticks and California giants! What an amazing way to start your gardening journey - zinnias are such a fantastic choice for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- EricaVerified ReviewerRated 3 out of 5 stars8/30/25Mixed results.
The first year I was very pleased with mostly striped zinnias with only a few solids (to be expected). This year I bought the seeds via Whole Foods instead of directly from the website and I had only solids. I don’t know if my purchase location matters but thought I’d mention it.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/12/25Hey Erica,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️