Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Zinnia elegans
Cercis
Habitat
Humid climates
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lilac, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, White, Yellow
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Ample Water
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Zinnia elegans
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Youth-and-age, common zinnia, elegant zinnia
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
आम Zinnia
Eastern Redbud
In German
Gemeinsame Zinnia
OstRedbud
In French
Zinnia commune
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Zinnia común
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
κοινή Zinnia
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Zinnia comum
Redbud oriental
In Polish
wspólna Zinnia
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
commune Zinnia
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Common Zinnia and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Common Zinnia and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Common Zinnia and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Zinnia season is All year and Eastern Redbud season is All year. The type of soil for Common Zinnia is Moist and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Zinnia and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Common Zinnia and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Common Zinnia height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Common Zinnia and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Common Zinnia flower color: Lilac, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, White and Yellow
Common Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Common Zinnia and Eastern Redbud
Care of Common Zinnia and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Common Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.