Zinnia elegans Seeds (Yellow Zinnia)
Yellow zinnia (Zinnia elegans), also known as Common Zinnia or Youth-and-old-age, is a vibrant annual plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It features beautiful bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom during summer and fall. Growing up to 2-3 feet tall, this bushy plant is native to Mexico but is popular in many gardens worldwide. With a preference for full sun and well-drained soil, it can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-10. To propagate, Zinnia elegans seeds are commonly used, offering a variety of color options including yellow, red, orange, and pink.
Growing Zinnia elegans from Seed
- Growth cycle: Annual
- Watering: Medium
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Suitable climates: Arid, Humid Continental, Mediterranean, Semiarid
- Where to grow: Indoor & Outdoors
- Flower color: Yellow
Germinating Yellow Zinnia Flower Seeds
To germinate Zinnia elegans, sow the seeds directly outdoors after the last frost or indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Cover the seeds lightly with soil, keep the soil consistently moist, and provide sunlight or grow lights for optimal growth.
We source all of our Zinnia elegans seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Yellow Zinnia seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Yellow Zinnia seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Zinnia elegans seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.
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