Mexican zinnia
Zinnia haageana Regel
Zinnia haageana, known as Mexican zinnia, is an annual flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. Native to Mexico, it is cultivated in various regions including Assam, France, India, Java, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Queensland, and Thailand. It grows to about 40 cm and requires a sunny location. The plant is sensitive to frost and must be sown indoors in temperate climates before being transplanted after the last frost. The cultivar 'Aztec Orange' has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit for its double orange flowers.
Description
Zinnia haageana is a member of the Asteraceae family and is native to Mexico. It is an annual plant that does not tolerate freezing temperatures, necessitating indoor sowing in temperate regions until frost risk has passed. The plant typically reaches a height of 40 cm and thrives in full sun. Cultivated for its ornamental value, it is found in regions such as Assam, France, India, Java, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Queensland, and Thailand. The cultivar 'Aztec Orange' is notable for its double orange flowers and has been recognized with the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Other common names
Mexican zinnia
Distribution
NO · Assam · France · India · Jawa · Mexico Central · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Southwest · Queensland · Thailand
