Zinnia acerosa
Desert Zinnia
Description
Grows in a mound 10" x 15". Semi-woody and covered during summer with many small papery white flowers with orange centers. Should be planted in well-drained areas. A very drought tolerant woody perennial. Profuse flowers in spring, summer and fall. Petals persist becoming papery and light tan. Grey-green needle like 1/2" leaves. So. AZ to W. TX 2-5000'. Full sun. Some supplemental summer water. Good with dark background.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.