Grow Zinnias for Long-Lasting Summer Color

Zinnias deliver enduring summer color in beds, borders, and pots.

Bloom colors: yellow, orange, white, coral, pink, red, salmon, lavender, purple, rose
Bloom size: 1½–7 inches
Plant size: 6 in.–4 ft tall, 1–3 ft wide (variety-dependent)
Exposure: Full sun
Companions: Sunflowers, dahlias, salvias, phormium, ornamental grasses

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