How to Grow Double Zahara™ Bright Orange
Zinnia marylandica
Your complete guide to growing Double Zahara™ Bright Orange.
When to Plant Double Zahara™ Bright Orange
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Double Zahara™ Bright Orange
✓ Good companions
Attracts hoverflies and other beneficial predatory insects
Deters aphids, spider mites, and thrips with aromatic oils
Similar growing conditions and attracts beneficial insects
Attract beneficial insects like lacewings and parasitic wasps
Repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes while attracting pollinators
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and squash bugs
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits growth of most flowering plants
Strong allelopathic effects suppress growth of most garden plants
Produces allelopathic compounds that stunt growth of nearby plants