Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Zinnia acerosa
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Common Name
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
Blue Princess Holly
In Hindi
White Zinnia
BluePrincess Holly Plant
In German
Weiß Zinnia
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
In French
Blanc Zinnia
BluePrincess houx Plante
In Spanish
Zinnia blanco
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
In Greek
λευκό Zinnia
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
In Portuguese
branco Zinnia
BluePrincess Planta Holly
In Polish
Biały Zinnia
BluePrincess Holly roślin
In Latin
Zinnia album
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Aquifoliales
Family
Asteraceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Zinnia and Blue Princess Holly
Season and care of White Zinnia and Blue Princess Holly is important to know. While considering everything about White Zinnia and Blue Princess Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Zinnia season is All year and Blue Princess Holly season is All year. The type of soil for White Zinnia is Moist and for Blue Princess Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
White Zinnia and Blue Princess Holly Physical Information
White Zinnia and Blue Princess Holly physical information is very important for comparison. White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of White Zinnia and Blue Princess Holly are as follows:
White Zinnia flower color: White
White Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
- Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Zinnia and Blue Princess Holly
Care of White Zinnia and Blue Princess Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers and Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer White Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
