Zinnia pumila 'Cut and Come Again'
(Zinnia)

Synonym:  Zinnia elegans
Origin:  Native to United States
Family:  Asteraceae
Light:  Full sun
Height:  3-4'
Spacing:  9-12"
Blooms:  2 1/2" across, floriferous, repeated blooms, many different colors on same plant, cream, gold, magenta, mauve, orange, pink, scarlet, yellow, Summer
Foliage:  Green
Soil:  Well-drained, acidic, neutral, drought tolerant
Water:  Low
Fertilizer:  Annually
Uses:  Xeriscaping, bed, container, butterfly garden, bee garden, bird garden, naturalizing, mass plant, cut flowers
Propagation:  Seeds (Sow after last frost)

Comments:  Zinnia pumila 'Cut and Come Again' or Zinnia or Zinnia elegans is a showy multi-colored annual plant.  It is a native to United States.  From Summer to frost, Zinnia pumila 'Cut and Come Again' repeatedly produces abundant gorgeous flowers of various colors in cream, gold, mauve, orange, pink, scarlet and bright yellow, all appearing on the same plant.  Butterflies and bees are magnetized by the nectar-rich blossoms while birds enjoy feasting on the seeds.  Zinnia pumila 'Cut and Come again' is easily propagated from seeds.  It thrives best in well-drained soil in a sunny environment.  Mass plant in beds among perennials for a dazzling display.  Zinnia elegans can also be container cultivated.  It is low maintenance and tolerates drought conditions.  Zinnia 'Cut and Come Again' self sows readily so deadhead if you do not wish to have any volunteers next season.  Zinnia elegans is ideal for xeriscaping and naturalizes easily in the dry landscape.  It can also be container cultivated.  Zinnia pumila 'Cut and Come Again' is very eye-catching and really brightens the Summer landscape.

USDA Zones:  All

JennysGarden.com...Plants images and gardening descriptions of Zinnia pumila 'Cut and Come Again' (Zinnia, Zinnia elegans) growing in Jenny's Garden

Image of butterfly and bee attractor, Zinnia pumila 'Cut and  Come Again' or Zinnia or Zinnia elegans

This beautiful butterfly is busy sucking nectar from the flowers of Zinnia pumila 'Cut and  Come Again'

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