Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001322
11/12/99
Sanvitalia procumbens--Creeping Zinnia
Height: 8 in Spacing: 6 in
Type: annual
Flowers: Yellow
Comments: Creeping Zinnia is not truly a zinnia. It
produces yellow flowers with dark centers (Vis. 1) on plants
with a trailing habit. The plant can be used as an edging
plant or in containers. Provide a growing area exposed to
full sun and that has well-drained soil. The plant prefers
heat and tolerates drought.
Propagation: Propagation is by seed. The seed should not
be covered as they require light for germination.
Cultivars:
'Mandarin Orange'
'Irish Eyes'
'Sprite Orange'
References for Cultivars: Lowell C. Ewart, 1997 Flower
Seed Trials, Michigan State University.
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