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Desert Zinnia
Zinnia acerosa

Small, needle-like grey green foliage. Can be damaged by hard frost in spring during bloom period. Very drought tolerant however with a little additional water in the spring and summer this shrub will produce a profusion of white flowers. Cut back occasionally to prevent straggly appearance.

  • Plant type: Perennial
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • Water requirement: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun
  • Height range: 1–2 Feet
  • Width range: 1–2 Feet
  • Canopy value: 1 ft²
  • Growth rate: Medium, Slow
  • Seasonal habit: Semi-Evergreen
  • Flower color: White
  • Flower season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
  • General foliage color: Grey, Green
  • Design style: Child/Pet Friendly, Pool Friendly, Patio Plants, Pollinator Plants
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 10 °F
  • Soil preference: Sand, Loam, Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
  • Native location: Southern Arizona, Texas and northern Mexico.
  • PH preference: Alkaline/Basic, Neutral
  • Sunset zones: 10, 12, 13
  • USDA hardiness zone: 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

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