Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Moist
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Zinnia acerosa
Rosa canina
Common Name
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
Dog Rose
In Hindi
White Zinnia
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
In German
Weiß Zinnia
Heckenrose
In French
Blanc Zinnia
Dog Rose
In Spanish
Zinnia blanco
Perro se levantó
In Greek
λευκό Zinnia
Dog Rose
In Portuguese
branco Zinnia
Dog Rose
In Polish
Biały Zinnia
Dzika róża
In Latin
Zinnia album
cynorrhodon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Zinnia and Dog Rose
Season and care of White Zinnia and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about White Zinnia and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Zinnia season is All year and Dog Rose season is All year. The type of soil for White Zinnia is Moist and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.
White Zinnia and Dog Rose Physical Information
White Zinnia and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of White Zinnia and Dog Rose are as follows:
White Zinnia flower color: White
White Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
- Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of White Zinnia and Dog Rose
Care of White Zinnia and Dog Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers and Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.