Mexican Zinnia 'Persian Carpet': Heat-Tolerant Color for Summer

Among summer annuals, zinnias are standout performers, and Mexican zinnia (Zinnia haageana) is one of the toughest. Its small, narrow leaves help it shrug off intense heat, drought, and drying winds. The 'Persian Carpet' strain is celebrated as the most heat-tolerant zinnia of all, producing a dazzling mix of dahlia-like, bi-colored blooms in burgundy, chestnut, cream, gold, and orange on compact 12- to 15-inch plants.

Planting & Care

Sow seeds directly in warm garden soil in late spring or early summer. Full sun and well-drained soil are essential. Once established, these zinnias ask for little beyond occasional watering during extreme heat.

Source: 'Persian Carpet' seeds available from Seeds of Change.