- Cactus-flowered
- Annual
- Orange
- Double
Inca
Giant Cactus Inca · Inca Orange
Annual cactus-flowered zinnia in orange, blooming in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall. Fully double cactus-type blooms about 5 inches across with spidery petals in orange. Grown as an annual in every zone.
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At a glance
- Flower form
- Cactus-flowered Double · 5 in (13 cm)
- Colors
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- Orange
- Blooms
- Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall
- Vase life
- 7 days
- Height
- 3 ft (91 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Grown as an annual in every zone Annual
- Planted as
- Seed Sow indoors: 4–7 weeks before last frost
- Botanical name
- Zinnia elegans
In the garden
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
- Seldom severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Swallowtail Garden Seeds sells Inca as an orange, fully double cactus-type zinnia. Fedco Seeds describes Inca as single-flowered, so the flower form is disputed between sellers.
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Where to buy
Prices rechecked daily| Shop | Offer | Price | Pack | Stock | |
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| Select Seeds | Seeds | $3.55Checked Oct 14, 2026 | Pack size not listed | Check availability | |
| Swallowtail Garden Seeds | Seeds | Check price at shop | Pack size not listed | Check availability |
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Questions
Is Inca hardy in my zone?
Inca is an annual: it flowers and sets seed in one season, so hardiness zone decides when to plant it, not whether it survives winter.
Does Inca need full sun?
Inca grows in full sun.
When does Inca bloom?
Inca blooms in early summer, midsummer, late summer, and fall.
Is Inca good for cutting?
Yes. Cut stems of Inca last about 7 days in a vase.
