Botanical Interests Persian Carpet Zinnia Seeds

Persian Carpet, also called Mexican zinnia or narrow-leaved zinnia, is a reliable choice for beds, borders and containers. With bicolored single and double flowers in gold, burgundy, cream, red and orange, it will bloom throughout hot, dry summer weather until first frost. It has smaller, narrower leaves and a more bushy, compact habit than common zinnia (Z. elegans). Delightful as a cut flower; attracts pollinators, too! Zinnias are edible, but have little flavor. The colorful flowers can make a pretty garnish to salads, desserts, cold drinks or serving trays. (The flower's central disk, while edible, can be bitter.) 1952 All-America Selections winner.

2" single and double flowers in red, yellow, orange and bicolors

• Family: Asteraceae
• Type: Zinnia
• Native: Mexico
• Hardiness: Annual
• Exposure: Full Sun
• Bloom Period: Summer to Frost
• Plant Dimensions: 12"-16" Tall, 12" Wide
• Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant, Edible Flower, Frost Sensitive

Recommended. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.

4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant outdoors after last frost. Zinnias do not benefit from being sown early; wait for warmer weather.

• Days To Emerge: 3-10 days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Seed Spacing: A Group of 3 Seeds Every 8"
• Thinning: When 2" Tall, Thin To 1 Every 8"

For longest vase life, harvest before small yellow flowers emerge between petals and change vase water often.

• Type: Conventional Heirloom