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Zinnias

Zinnias are members of the aster family. They are native to South America, Mexico, and the southwestern United States, where they grow in scrublands and dry grasslands. The genus is named after the German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn, who first identified it. One Spanish nickname for the plant translates to "sickness of the eye" because its flowers were long considered small and unappealing before the plant made a comeback in ornamental decorations. Zinnias are loved by pollinators and are often used in gardens to attract butterflies.

Scientific classification

Genus

Zinnias (Zinnia)

Family

Daisy

Order

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growth Season

Rapid

Growth Rate

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Species

Common zinnia Narrow leaf zinnia Mexican zinnia Peruvian zinnia Rocky mountain zinnia White zinnia Common zinnia 'Cherry Queen'Common zinnia 'Pop Art White and Red'Zinnias 'Profusion Red'Zinnias 'Double Zahara Yellow'Profusion white zinnia Common zinnia 'Macarenia'Zinnias 'Zahara Starlight Rose'Mexican zinnia 'Old Mexico'Common zinnia 'Uproar Rose'Zinnias 'Profusion'Common zinnia 'Orange King'Common zinnia 'Magellan Coral'Common zinnia 'Zinderella Peach'Common zinnia 'Inca'Common zinnia 'Mazurkia'Common zinnia 'Zowie! Yellow Flame'Zinnias 'Double Zahara Fire'Zinnias 'Double Zahara Salmon Rose'Zinnias 'Zahara Raspberry'Zinnias 'Double Zahara White'Common zinnia 'Will Rogers'Common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Wine'Common zinnia 'Purple Prince'Common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Lilac'Common zinnia 'Benary's Giant Lime'Common zinnia 'Envy'Zinnia zinnioides Palmer's zinnia

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Vibrant daisy-like blooms in various hues and sizes

Opposite leaves with sandpaper-like texture and pronounced venation

Erect, herbaceous stem with sparse branching and visible nodes

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Care Guide for Zinnias

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Thriving in warm, dry conditions, zinnias prefers moderate hydration and adapts well to infrequent rainfall. Watering should be twice a week to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Grown outdoors, zinnias needs full sun and benefits from consistent moisture during its peak bloom.

Propagation: Propagation of zinnias is easily achieved through seeds sown in well-draining soil with good light and temperatures of 21-24°C (70-75°F). Seeds should be lightly covered and kept moist. Germination occurs in 5-7 days. Thin seedlings to prevent overcrowding and acclimate them to outdoor conditions.

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