Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Creeping Zinnia
MainColor	Yellow
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	August
ImageUrl	Sanvitalia-001
Photographer	Gita
Location
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Creeping Zinnia is a low-growing, mat-forming annual plant with small, daisy-like yellow flowers. The flowers have a dark centre and the plant's stems are prostrate, making it ideal for ground cover. Its leaves are opposite, ovate, and slightly hairy.

Distribution

Native to Mexico and Central America, it has been widely cultivated and can be found in gardens across the world, particularly in temperate regions.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - there are no known edible parts.

Human Toxicity

Non Toxic - no adverse effects reported upon handling or accidental ingestion.

Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - safe for cats, dogs, and other common household pets.

Active Compounds

None known.