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 Zinnia
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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16 reviews
- 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 🌻️
- mita F.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/31/245 Stars
I made this up as I purchased seeds for 2025.
Found the reminders tiresome
- Nick L.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars8/13/244 Stars
Zinnia are slow germination seeds but once they get goin there goin, haven't had them fully mature yet but there close.these flowers will soon look great
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Lisa H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/4/245 Stars
Love my zinnia patch!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate