Million Suns Creeping Zinnia is a sprawling, sun-loving annual that transforms sunny spots into a tapestry of tiny golden blooms from June through November. This low-growing cultivar of Sanvitalia speciosa reaches just 6 to 10 inches tall but spreads 10 to 18 inches wide, thriving in zones 2 through 11 with minimal water and maximum impact. From seed to first bloom takes roughly 70 days, making it fast enough for even short growing seasons, and its drought tolerance means once established, it largely fends for itself.
6
Full Sun
Low
2-11
10in H x 18in W
—
Moderate
Hover over chart points for details
The real appeal here is the sheer abundance of bloom: those characteristic small, sunflower-like flowers carpet the plant densely enough to justify the 'million suns' name. It needs almost nothing to thrive, full sun, low water, and well-draining soil are enough to keep it flowering through the hottest, driest stretches of summer and into fall. Pollinators adore it, and unlike fussier zinnias, this creeping type never demands deadheading or fiddling.
Million Suns Creeping Zinnia excels as a ground cover, spilling over container edges with continuous color, or tucked into the front of beds where its low, spreading habit won't shade shorter neighbors. Its pollinator magnetism makes it especially valuable in gardens designed to support bees and other beneficial insects throughout late summer and fall.
No timeline data available yet for this variety.
Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date in pots, keeping the soil temperature between 65 and 75°F. Seeds typically sprout in 5 to 10 days.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after your last frost date once soil has warmed and plants have hardened off to outdoor conditions.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after your last frost date.
Enter your ZIP code to see a personalized growing calendar for this plant.