Desert Zinnia
Zinnia acerosa
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Pollinators | Bees, butterflies |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
1' × 1-2' |
| Flowering Season | May-October |
| Flower Color | White |
| Minimum Temperature Range | -10-0 °F |
| Leaf Description | Thin |
| Fruit | Short, bristly |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 3000-7500 ft. |
| Description | This tough little wildflower is found primarily in southeastern Arizona, but its wide elevation range makes it a good choice for gardens throughout much of the state. Desert zinnia is an extremely tough species, one of the few desert plants whose seedlings reliably establish in totally open, exposed areas. The blooms are white, and not overly showy, but this plant works well when utilized as a mass planting or mixed with other hardy wildflowers. |
