How to Grow Oklahoma Pink
Zinnia elegans
Your complete guide to growing Oklahoma Pink.
📷 Wikipedia: Zinnia elegansWhen to Plant Oklahoma Pink
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 Oklahoma Pink
✓ Good companions
Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while being drought tolerant
Attracts beneficial insects and provides complementary colors
Deters pests with strong fragrance and attracts pollinators
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Repels harmful insects and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings
Attracts butterflies and beneficial predatory insects
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of most flowering plants
Releases allelopathic compounds that suppress nearby plant growth
Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy
