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Creeping Zinnia
Scientific Name: Zinnia angustifolia

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Creeping Zinnia

Full to part sun. Low growing 6 to 12" tall, good mildew resistance, heat and drought tolerance.

angustifoliaxelegans 'Profusion', has wider leaves than the real Z. angustifolia, low growing mound shaped 18" by 18". Has good drought, heat and humidity tolerance. Mexican zinnias do not require dead heading.

 


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