How to Grow Zinnia State Fair Mix
Zinnia elegans 'State Fair Mix'
Your complete guide to growing Zinnia State Fair Mix.
📷 Wikipedia: Zinnia elegansWhen to Plant Zinnia State Fair Mix
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 Zinnia State Fair Mix
✓ Good companions
Deters aphids, spider mites, and thrips that commonly attack zinnias
Attracts beneficial insects and provides structural diversity in flower beds
Attracts beneficial insects and creates complementary flower displays with similar growing requireme…
Repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes while attracting pollinators
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away from zinnias
Provide beneficial habitat for pollinators and create attractive height contrast
Zinnias attract beneficial predatory insects that help control tomato hornworms and other pests
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that causes wilting and stunted growth in zinnias
Produces allelopathic substances that suppress growth of nearby flowering plants
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit zinnia growth and development
