Sanvitalia procumbens
Mexican creeping zinnia Yellow (Lavender-cotton).
The plant is low with strongly branching semi-creeping shoots and small rough leaves. Growing, it forms a lush cushion-like rug with a scattering of small, up to 2-3 cm in diameter, inflorescences. Reed flowers of inflorescences are golden yellow, tubular - dark brown. The plant is warm and sun-loving, grows well on dry and loose soils, undemanding to fertility, unpretentious in care. Recommended for mixborders. borders, balcony boxes, hanging baskets and flowerpots.

Eng.: Mexican creeping zinnia, Lavender-cotton. Suom.: Meksikonhuovinkukka. Sven.: Husarknappar. Bot. syn.: Sanvitalia angustifolia Gray.