Description

Zinnias are vibrant, easy-to-grow annual flowers that add a burst of color to gardens. Here’s a quick overview:

🌼 Zinnia Basics

• Scientific Name: Zinnia elegans (most common species)
• Family: Asteraceae
• Native Region: Southwestern U.S. to South America, with a diversity center in Mexico
• Growth Habit: Upright stems, 10–100 cm tall
• Flower Colors: White, yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, chartreuse
• Bloom Time: Late spring to first frost

🌿 Growing Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours/day)
• Soil: Well-draining, nutrient-rich
• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Spacing: 6–18 inches apart depending on variety
• Propagation: Easily grown from seed; deadhead to encourage more blooms

🦋 Benefits

• Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
• Great for cut flowers
• Resistant to deer and some pests