How to Grow and Care for Mexican creeping zinnia

Mexican creeping zinnia, also known as Creeping zinnia, Trailing sanvitalia

Mexican creeping zinnia is a low-maintenance and resilient flowering plant ideal for ground cover. Key care needs include ensuring full sun exposure and regular watering while establishing the plant. Special care points involve excellent drainage, as mexican creeping zinnia is particularly sensitive to waterlogged roots. Regular deadheading promotes more blooms but isn't essential for plant health.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Mexican creeping zinnia

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual, Biennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Early summer
Hardiness Zones	7

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Mexican creeping zinnia is an annual ground cover with a prostrate growth habit, extending up to 18 inches (45 cm) wide and reaching a height of 6 inches (15 cm). This plant features eye-catching, daisy-like flowers, approximately 0.75 inches (2 cm) in diameter. The radiant blooms display a vibrant yellow to orange-yellow hue with a prominent central disc of purplish-brown. Its bloom phase spans from summer until the arrival of first frost, offering a prolonged display of color.