Sanvitalia Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Sanvitalia seeds produce warm-season annual plants with a low-growing, spreading growth habit and fine, branching stems. These plants develop numerous small, daisy-like blooms over an extended period and are well suited to warm, sunny climates. Sanvitalia performs best in full sunlight with well-drained soil and moderate watering, tolerating dry conditions once established. Ideal for borders, edging, containers, and ground cover, it establishes quickly and provides continuous seasonal color.

Features

• Low-growing, spreading flowering plant
• Produces abundant small, daisy-like blooms
• Ideal for borders, edging, containers, and ground cover
• Adaptable to well-drained soil conditions
• Drought-tolerant once established

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Sanvitalia procumbens
• Common Name (US): Creeping Zinnia / Sanvitalia
• Seed Type / Variety: Annual flowering ground cover
• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading annual plant
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Late spring to fall
• Sowing Season: February to April (indoor sowing); March to June (direct sowing in warm regions)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days at 20–25°C with moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; tolerates moderate fertility
• Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 15–30 cm height; 30–60 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 20–30 cm between plants