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| Identification |
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Genus
Sanvitalia
Species
procumbens
Variety
Cultivar
Gold Braid
Common names
creeping zinnia
trailing santivalia
Family
COMPOSITAE
Specimen number
S11216
Data source
HtZn p166
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
5" - 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Dry, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Sanvitalia procumbens 'Gold Braid' needs summer days with high heat. Trailing santivalia (also known as creeping zinnia) likes full sun. It needs soil that is dry, well drained. This plant can survive for a while without water.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Sanvitalia procumbens 'Gold Braid' is typically propagated by seed. Trailing santivalia (in some places called creeping zinnia) is a cultivar whose parent most likely originates from Mexico.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Sanvitalia procumbens 'Gold Braid' has an annual life cycle. Flowers: Trailing santivalia (locally known in some parts as creeping zinnia) has sunflower like flowers with large centers and double surrounding rays. Flowers begin in June and don't stop until October. The flowers are most often a yellow color, with an accent in purple.
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