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.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Bypass Pruners
• Compost Makers
• Fertilizers
• Plants
• Seeds
• Watering Cans

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.

2. Plant creeping zinnia seedlings in spring after the last frost date. It likes a well-drained spot.

3. Fertilize lightly once or twice during the growing season with a water-soluble fertilizer.

4. Keep the soil only very slightly moist. Creeping zinnias are fairly drought-tolerant.

5. Pull out plants and discard once frost kills them.

Tips & Warnings

• This a great flower for hanging baskets, containers and window boxes.

• Don't over-water. Your creeping zinnia will not thrive and may get fungal diseases.