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Sanvitalia originate from Sout West USA and Mexico and are a genus of annuals. Leaves are oval and pointed. Flowers are small, yellow and daisy like. This is a fast growing good ground cover garden plant which needs to be checked every year to avoid it becomong invasive.
Genus: Compositae
Family: Sanvitalia Species: S. procumbens
Common Names: Creeping Zinnia. Classification: Annual. (Half Hardy). Height: 15cm (6inches). Flowering: Throughout summer until the first frosts. Usage: This is a very versatile garden plant and is ideal for the front of borders and beds. Excellent as a ground cover garden plant. Used in hanging baskets, trailing and cascading over the edge, they make an eye-catching display. Grow them in patio tubs and pots, they really brighten up any area. Site: Grow them in full sun, they thrive in it! They are best grown where they will receive full sun throughout the day. Soil: A fertile and free draining soil is recommended. Propagation Methods: By seed in spring or autumn. How to sow seeds (opens in new window) If you want any further information on this garden plant please feel free to CONTACT US Back to annuals main page to see how to propagate and grow more of your favourite annual garden ( backyard ) plants.
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