How to Grow Creeping Zinnia (Sanvitalia Procumbens)

This ground-hugging charmer covers itself with little yellow flowers with brown centers. An annual, it loves hot, dry conditions, making creeping zinnia perfect for a sunny rock garden or any other baked spot. Give it full sun in poor soil and it will thrive. It grows about 4 inches high and 6 to 8 inches long.

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Instructions

- 1
  Check out nurseries for seedlings, which are easy to find. Starting from seed is a little tricky. Plant seeds 6 to 8 weeks before your region's last frost date.
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  Plant creeping zinnia seedlings in spring after the last frost date. It likes a well-drained spot.
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  Fertilize lightly once or twice during the growing season with a water-soluble fertilizer.
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  Keep the soil only very slightly moist. Creeping zinnias are fairly drought-tolerant.
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  Pull out plants and discard once frost kills them.

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