Annuals

Zinnia marylandica

Zahara® zinnia

Zahara Double Fire zinnia pictured; Zahara series colors and selections vary. Photo: Swallowtail Garden Seeds / Flickr, CC BY 2.0

Bright daisy-like flowers cover sturdy, well-branched plants. Zahara zinnias bring a long summer display to sunny beds and containers with good heat performance. This is a series listing rather than a single color; the white selection is pictured as an example.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: 12–18 in. tall × 12–18 in. wide
Water: Moderate; well-drained soil
Bloom: Spring until frost, depending on weather
Life cycle: Frost-tender seasonal plant locally

Sizes & prices

4.5"$5.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Tolerant once established.
Wet soil: Avoid waterlogged soil and standing water.
Heat: Tolerant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Seasonal interest

Garden uses: Sunny bedding and containers.

Growing & care

Soil & drainage: Use freely draining garden soil or a container with drainage holes.
Pruning: Remove faded flowers to keep plants tidy.
Watering: Water at soil level and allow air to circulate between plants.

Sources & photo credits

PanAmerican Seed

Photo: Swallowtail Garden Seeds / Flickr, CC BY 2.0; resized for web without enlargement. · CC BY 2.0

Image notes: Zahara Double Fire zinnia pictured; Zahara series colors and selections vary. Photo: Swallowtail Garden Seeds / Flickr, CC BY 2.0; resized for web without enlargement.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.