Creeping Zinnia

260 Seeds

Seeding Creeping Zinnia (commonly Sanvitalia procumbens) is a fantastic choice for ground cover, edging, hanging baskets, or containers. This fast-growing annual forms a low, spreading mat covered with small, bright yellow or orange daisy-like flowers that bloom continuously from summer to frost.

Here’s your complete seeding guide:

🌼 Creeping Zinnia (Sanvitalia procumbens) – Seeding Guide

🔍 Note: Despite the name, Creeping Zinnia is not a true Zinnia but a close relative. It behaves more like a low-growing, trailing flower than upright Zinnias (Zinnia elegans).

📅 When to Sow

Indoors (recommended for earlier blooms):

• Start 6–8 weeks before last frost

  • Example: Sow in March or April depending on your climate

Outdoors (direct sow):

• After last frost, when soil has warmed (60°F / 16°C+)

🌱 How to Sow

Soil & Light

• Use well-draining, light soil

• Needs full sun (at least 6 hours daily)

Sowing Instructions

• Depth: Sow seeds ¼ inch (6 mm) deep

• Keep moist but not soggy

• For indoor sowing, use seed trays or small pots

Spacing:

• Thin or transplant to 6–12 inches apart

• Plants spread 12–18 inches, forming a dense mat

🌡️ Germination

• Temperature: 70–75°F (21–24°C)

• Time: 7–14 days

• Needs light and warmth for reliable germination

🌸 Blooming

• Blooms in 60–70 days from sowing

• Flowers from early summer to frost

🌿 Care Tips

• Low maintenance, drought-tolerant once established

• Prefers slightly sandy or rocky soils—don’t overwater

• Pinching back tips early can help it branch more densely

• Great for containers, rock gardens, retaining walls, or borders

🐝 Pollinator Friendly

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Excellent in wildlife or pollinator gardens