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Annuals and Bulbs
(Botanical Names)
See Common Names below
Antirrhinum majus
Bellis perennis
Calendula officinalis
Calibrachoa hybrids
Catharanthus roseus
Celosia argentea 'F.F.P.'
Chrysanthemum paludosum
Coleus hybridus
Cyclamen persicum #
Eschscholzia californica
Heliotropium arborescens
Hypoestes phyllostachya
Impatiens walleriana
Lathyrus odorata
Leucojum aestivum #
Lilium asiaric #
Lilium oriental #
Limonium perezii
Linaria maroccana
Lobelia erinus
Lobularia maritima
Matthiola incana
Myosotis sylvatica
Narcissus hybrids #
Nicotiana alata
Papaver nudicaule
Petunia x hybrida
Polianthes tuberosa #
Portulaca grandiflora
Primula malacoides
Primula x polyantha
Salvia splendens
Sparaxis tricolor #
Tagetes hybrids
Tropaeolum majus
Viola tricolor
Viola x wittrockiana
Zinnia elegans
# - Bulb
Annuals and Bulbs
(Common Names)
Alyssum
Calendula
Celosia, Pink
Coleus
Cyclamen, Florist's
Daffodil
Daisy, English
Daisy, Paludosum
Forget-Me-Not
Harlequin Flower
Heliotrope
Impatiens
Johnny-Jump-Up
Lily, Asiatic
Lily, Oriental
Lobelia
Marigold
Million Bells
Nasturtium
Pansy
Periwinkle
Petunia
Polka-Dot Plant
Poppy, California
Poppy, Iceland
Portulaca
Primrose, English
Primrose, Fairy
Sage, Scarlet
Snapdragon
Snapdragon, Baby
Snowflake
Statice
Stock
Sweet Pea
Tobacco, Flowering
Tuberose
Vinca, Annual
Zinnia
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| Genus: Zinnia |
Specific Epithet: elegans |
Variety: -- |
| Phonetic: ZIN-ya ELL-eh-ganz |
Family: Asteraceae |
| Root Meanings: After Johann G. Zinn/Elegant |
Origin: Mexico |
CA
Native: No |
| Common Name(s)
: Garden Zinnia |
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| Zones: 1-24, H1, H2 |
Exposure: Full Sun |
Water: Regular |
| Type: Annual |
Persistence: Tender |
| Height: 6 in to 4 ft |
Spread: 6 in to 2 ft |
Growth Rate: Fast |
| Blooms: Summer to Frost |
Flowers: Various |
Seasonal: -- |
Features:
- Long lasting cut flower
- Attractive flower
- Wide range of flower colors
- Easy to grow
- Tolerates heat and drought
- Attracts bees, butterflies, birds
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Considerations:
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Landscape
Use:
- Cut flowers
- Flower beds/annual color
- Borders
- Container
- Filler
- Mass planting
- Patio
- Cutting garden
- Wildlife garden
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| Master List #: 12-20 |
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