(Sanvitalia procumbens)

Sanvitalia is a great little annual for hot, humid summers. The compact plants grow to a height of 12-16 inches and make a great edging along sidewalks. Sanvitailia is also a good choice for rock gardens or hanging baskets. The flowers, which bloom from midsummer until frost, are one inch wide and resemble zinnias. A healthy plant will spread about two feet.

Choose a sunny location with loose, well drained soil. Seeding outdoors once the soil warms gives the best results, but for early color, seeds can be started indoors. Plants resist transplanting and should be started in peat pots. Seeds should not be covered since they need light to germinate. Thin plants to 14 inches apart.

• Type
  annual
• Propagation
  seeds
• Light
  full sun
• Flower Color
  yellow, orange
• Bloom Time
  summer until frost
• Height
  12-16 Inches
• Width
  up to two feet
• Soil Requirements
  loose, well-drained
• Zones
  all
• Uses
  Borders, edging, rock gardens, hanging baskets.