Botanical Name: Zinnia elegans
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Common Name: Zinnia  
Plant photo of: Zinnia elegans
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3', 3-6'

 

Flower Color

Gold, Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow, White

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Modesto Jr. College

  • Description

  • Notes

Like marigolds, there may be too many zinnia to mention in this tiny space. These annuals come in a range of sizes and a wealth of colors from the softest of salmons and apricots to traffic stopping reds and oranges. Flowers have single, double, or frilled petals; foliage is green. Attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds. An excellent cut flower.