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Rocky Mountain Zinnia

Zinnia grandiflora, Asteraceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

MangoMangifera indica
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Purple Poppy MallowCallirhoe involucrata
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
BrittlebushEncelia farinosa
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Japanese HoneysuckleLonicera japonica

Invasive honeysuckle can suppress native wildflowers like Rocky Mountain zinnia through shading and chemical inhibition

Uses

Functions

Pollinator Support

Common Questions

What zones does Rocky Mountain Zinnia grow in?

Rocky Mountain Zinnia grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Rocky Mountain Zinnia?

Good companions for Rocky Mountain Zinnia include Mango, Purple Poppy Mallow, Brittlebush.

Design guilds with Rocky Mountain Zinnia and see companion relationships visually.

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