Gold on Blue prairie zinnia
Zinnia grandiflora 'Gold on Blue'
Outstanding selection of native prairie zinnia chosen for its vigor, foliage color and large flowers. Excellent for hot, dry sites. It thrives in all soil types, even dry clay. Recommended for slopes, along driveways and other places where it can spread as a large scale groundcover. Read the plant story from David Salman here.
Tips from the pros: Low maintenance, however shearing plants back in late fall or spring will clean out old growth. Best to plant in late spring or early summer to allow it to establish a strong crown before winter's cold.
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Height | 8-10 inches |
| Width | 18+ inches |
| Flowering Season | Summer |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Sun | Sun |
| Water Needs | Dry to xeric |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 4-8 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Native Origins | AZ, CO, KS, NM, TX |
| Year Introduced | 2014 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | It's easiest to never touch this plant. It will look brown in spring, but it is alive and will turn green the hotter it gets. Use a blower to remove other plant's leaf litter. You will appreciate not having to think about this plant. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance. This can be a long lived perennial if growing conditions are correct. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 6200 ft |
