Seeds Zinnia State Fair Mix

Zinnia, State Fair Mix (Zinnia elegans ‘State Fair Mix’)

State Fair Mix is a classic heirloom zinnia renowned for its enormous, dahlia-flowered blooms and vibrant range of colors. Producing sturdy stems topped with flowers up to 5 inches across, this cutting garden favorite delivers continuous color from summer until frost. Its towering stature, exceptional pollinator value, and abundant cut flowers make it one of the most rewarding annuals for both ornamental and ecological plantings.

Key Characteristics

Massive blooms for cutting gardens and floral displays
State Fair Mix produces huge double flowers in shades of red, pink, orange, yellow, white, purple, and bi-colors. The long, sturdy stems make it one of the finest zinnias for bouquets, while regular cutting encourages even more blooms throughout the season.

Outstanding pollinator plant for summer nectar
The large flowers attract a remarkable diversity of pollinators, including native bees, honeybees, swallowtails, monarchs, skippers, and other butterflies. Few annual flowers provide as much midsummer pollinator activity while simultaneously producing armloads of cut flowers.

Excellent succession plant for extending bloom season
Because zinnias grow quickly from seed and bloom continuously, they are ideal for succession planting. Multiple sowings can provide flowers from early summer through frost, extending nectar availability and garden color for months.

Easy-to-grow annual for productive garden systems
State Fair Mix thrives in heat, tolerates summer drought once established, and performs well in vegetable gardens, pollinator strips, cut flower farms, and homestead landscapes. Its upright habit makes it easy to integrate into diverse planting schemes without overwhelming neighboring crops.

Product Details

• Native range: Mexico (species origin; cultivated heirloom variety)
• Plant life cycle: Annual
• Sun requirements: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Medium to medium-dry, well-drained
• Mature height: 30–48 inches
• Bloom time: June – October
• Bloom color: Mixed shades of red, pink, orange, yellow, white, purple, and bi-colors
• USDA Hardiness zones: Grown as an annual in all zones

For best results, harvest flowers regularly and deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Plant in full sun with good airflow to reduce disease pressure. State Fair Mix excels in pollinator gardens, cutting gardens, market bouquets, and colorful annual borders where its towering blooms can be fully appreciated.