Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Upland soils
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Emetic, Headache, Laxative, Stomach pain, Sunburn, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available
Botanical Name
PARKINSONIA 'Desert Museum'
Zinnia acerosa
Common Name
Desert Museum Palo Verde, Palo Verde
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
In Hindi
Palo Verde
White Zinnia
In German
Palo Verde
Weiß Zinnia
In French
Palo Verde
Blanc Zinnia
In Spanish
Palo Verde
Zinnia blanco
In Greek
Palo verde
λευκό Zinnia
In Portuguese
Palo Verde
branco Zinnia
In Polish
Palo Verde
Biały Zinnia
In Latin
Palo Viride
Zinnia album
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Palo Verde and White Zinnia
Season and care of Palo Verde and White Zinnia is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Verde and White Zinnia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Verde season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Zinnia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Palo Verde is Loam, Sand and for White Zinnia is Moist while the PH of soil for Palo Verde is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Palo Verde and White Zinnia Physical Information
Palo Verde and White Zinnia physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Verde height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Palo Verde and White Zinnia are as follows:
Palo Verde flower color: Yellow
Palo Verde leaf color: Green
White Zinnia flower color: White
- White Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Palo Verde and White Zinnia
Care of Palo Verde and White Zinnia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Verde pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers. In summer Palo Verde needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.