Zinnia ‘State Fair’ is a tetraploid variety that was developed decades ago when state fairs were popular settings for the local competition of flower varieties, animals, and food recipes. Plants have increased disease resistance and vigorous growth. The jumbo-sized flowers come in shades of orange, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow. All Zinnias are great for butterflies, honey bees, and native pollinators.
Name: Zinnia State Fair Mix Scientific Name: Zinnia Elegans Color: shades of orange, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow Hardiness Zones: N/A (but reseeds itself easily, so it acts like a perennial in all zones) Plant Seeds: Outdoors After Frost or Indoors Weeks Before Last Frost Plant height: 30-40" Plant Spacing: 12"-15" Cycle: Annual/Tender Perennial (Will reseed itself) Bloom Season - Fall, Summer Light Requirements: Full Sun Soil & Water Preferences: Average Other: Attracts bees, birds, & butterflies
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.