How to Grow Double Zahara™ Fire
Zinnia marylandica
Your complete guide to growing Double Zahara™ Fire.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant Double Zahara™ Fire
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™ Fire
✓ Good companions
Deters aphids, whiteflies, and thrips that commonly affect zinnias
Similar growing requirements and attracts beneficial insects for pest management
Attract beneficial insects like lacewings and parasitic wasps for pest control
Deters moths, fleas, and mosquitoes while attracting pollinators
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and squash bugs while providing color contrast
Provide beneficial habitat for predatory insects and attract pollinators
✗ Keep away from
Release juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill zinnias
Compete for sunlight that zinnias require for optimal flowering and growth
Releases allelopathic oils that suppress growth of nearby flowering plants
Produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of most flowering annuals
