Zinnia - Zahara

Zinnia Zahara (Zinnia marylandica) is a compact, highly disease-resistant annual (12–18 inches tall) known for exceptional heat and drought tolerance. It produces abundant 2½-inch single or double blooms in vibrant colors like cherry, orange, yellow, and raspberry ripple. Ideal for borders, containers, and mass plantings, it thrives in full sun and blooms from summer through frost. 
Key Characteristics and Features:
Heat & Drought Tolerance: Thrives in hot, dry conditions, making it ideal for sunny spots.
Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to mildew and leaf spot.
Size: Compact, mounded habit growing approximately 12–18 inches tall and wide.
Blooms: 2½-inch flowers available in both single and "Double" varieties.
Maintenance: Low-maintenance,, requiring little care once established.
Uses: Excellent for garden beds, containers, and as cut flowers.
Attracts: Pollinators such as butterflies and bees.
Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil.