Zinnia

Plant Characteristics
Lifespan:	⌛	Perennials"Perennials" is not in the list (perennial, annual, biennial, unknown) of allowed values for the "Lifespan" property., Annuals"Annuals" is not in the list (perennial, annual, biennial, unknown) of allowed values for the "Lifespan" property., subshrubs"subshrubs" is not in the list (perennial, annual, biennial, unknown) of allowed values for the "Lifespan" property.
Origin:	✈	S USA to Argentina

Cultivation

Exposure:	☼	Sun"Sun" is not in the list (sun, part-sun, shade, unknown) of allowed values for the "Exposure" property.
Water:	◍	regular"regular" is not in the list (wet, moist, moderate, dry, less when dormant) of allowed values for the "Water" property., short dry"short dry" is not in the list (wet, moist, moderate, dry, less when dormant) of allowed values for the "Water" property.
Features:	✓	Flowers

Scientific Names
Asteraceae >	Zinnia >

Related to the daisy (Asteraceae), Zinnia is a genus of annuals, perennials, and small shrubs. Soft leaves are light green. Leaves vary by species from linear to a broad spatula shape. Flowers of wild species usually are like daisies, while new varieties are primarily doubles with mostly hidden or missing disc florets. Common colors found are yellow, pink, orange, and red to mahogany, but there are many more colors.

Cultivation

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Those commonly grown in the garden are usually frost-tender annuals which should be planted in sun, away from drafts. Keep soil moist, making sure it is well drained. They can tolerate dry periods. Extending the flowering can be done by deadheading often. Often will reseed.

Propagation

Seed.

Pests and diseases

Powdery mildew, caterpillars (which some gardeners plant Zinnias to attract).

Species

About 20 species. Zinnia elegans, (syn. Z. violacea) is the most common.

Species include:

Zinnia acerosa (syn. Z. pumila, Diplothrix acerosa) - desert zinnia
Zinnia angustifolia - narrowleaf zinnia
Zinnia anomala - shortray zinnia
Zinnia bicolor
Zinnia elegans (syn. Z. violacea)
Zinnia grandiflora - Rocky Mountain zinnia
Zinnia haageana
Zinnia linearis
Zinnia maritima - Palmer's Zinnia
- Zinnia maritima var. maritima
- Zinnia maritima var. palmeri - Palmer's zinnia
Zinnia peruviana - Peruvian zinnia