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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front, middle

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Zinnias are bear long-lasting flowers and are easy to grow, adding a splash of colour to pots and borders alike.

Zinnia elegans 'Envy' bears unusual semi-double, lime green, dahlia-like blooms on long stems. It's perfect for growing in containers and in gaps in the herbaceous border, and is more tolerant of shade than other zinnias. For best results grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, shelterd site. Zinnia elegans 'Envy' makes an excellent cut flower.

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Zinnia ‘Envy’ and wildlife

Zinnia ‘Envy’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Zinnia ‘Envy’ poisonous?

Zinnia ‘Envy’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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