Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Dry Forest, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist
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
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Zinnia acerosa
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
White Zinnia
Holywood
In German
Weiß Zinnia
Holywood
In French
Blanc Zinnia
Holywood
In Spanish
Zinnia blanco
Holywood
In Greek
λευκό Zinnia
Holywood
In Portuguese
branco Zinnia
Holywood
In Polish
Biały Zinnia
Holywood
In Latin
Zinnia album
Holywood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Zygophylloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Zinnia and Holywood
Season and care of White Zinnia and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about White Zinnia and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Zinnia season is All year and Holywood season is All year. The type of soil for White Zinnia is Moist and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Zinnia and Holywood Physical Information
White Zinnia and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of White Zinnia and Holywood are as follows:
White Zinnia flower color: White
White Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of White Zinnia and Holywood
Care of White Zinnia and Holywood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers and Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.