The Zinnia Flower

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:plant
gptkbp:aroma Mildly fragrant
gptkbp:attracts gptkb:Butterflies
gptkbp:average_temperature Not frost tolerant
gptkbp:climate Prefers warm climates
gptkbp:color Various colors
gptkbp:color_variation Red, orange, yellow, pink, white
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Zynga
gptkbp:companion_plants Marigolds, cosmos
gptkbp:cultivar Many cultivars available
gptkbp:cultural_practices Used in floral arrangements
gptkbp:cultural_significance Popular in gardens worldwide
gptkbp:diseases Prone to powdery mildew
gptkbp:environmental_impact Attracts beneficial insects
gptkbp:family gptkb:Asteraceae
gptkbp:first_described_by John Zinn
gptkbp:flower_structure 2 to 6 inches
Composite flower head
gptkbp:flowering_season Summer to Fall
6 to 8 weeks after planting
Direct sowing or transplanting
Lasts several weeks
gptkbp:fruit_type Brown to black
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Zynga
gptkbp:growing_conditions Warm temperatures preferred
gptkbp:growth_habit Upright growth habit
gptkbp:hatching_time 5 to 10 days
gptkbp:height Up to 3 feet
Varies by cultivar
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Zinnia Flower
gptkbp:landscape Borders, beds, containers
gptkbp:leaf_arrangement Opposite leaves
gptkbp:leaf_shape Lanceolate to ovate
gptkbp:lifespan Annual or perennial depending on species
gptkbp:light_requirement Full sun
gptkbp:maintenance Low maintenance required
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:pests Susceptible to aphids
gptkbp:pollinators Bees, butterflies
gptkbp:propagation_method Seeds
gptkbp:pruning Deadheading encourages more blooms
gptkbp:reproduction Balanced fertilizer recommended
gptkbp:seed_dispersal Wind and animals
gptkbp:seed_saving Easy to save seeds for next season
gptkbp:soil_type Well-drained soil
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:friendship
gptkbp:toxicity Non-toxic to pets
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:gardens
gptkbp:uses Cut flowers
gptkbp:varieties Zinnia elegans, Zinnia angustifolia
gptkbp:water_requirement Moderate watering
gptkbp:zone 3 to 10
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Morris_&_Co._Ltd.
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6