Zinnias

Zinnia

Zinnias are bright and cheerful flowers that come in many colors like red, pink, yellow, and orange. They are easy to grow and attract butterflies, making gardens look beautiful and lively!

Habitat: Gardens

Appearance

The Zinnia has incredibly vibrant, often multi-petaled flowers that come in nearly every color imaginable, from fiery reds to brilliant purples. Its blossoms can be daisy-like, pom-pom shaped, or resemble dahlias, sitting atop sturdy green stems with opposing leaves. This diversity makes it a standout in any garden.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusZinnia

Zinnias

Interesting facts

These cheerful flowers are often used by artists and designers for their wide color palette.

They are a symbol of lasting affection, friendship, and remembrance.

Zinnias are named after Johann Gottfried Zinn, a German botanist who first described them!

Zinnias come in single, double, and semi-double petal forms, looking like many different flowers!

Special abilities

Zinnias can rapidly produce new flowers if old ones are removed, helping them keep blooming and attract more pollinators all season long.

Zinnias have bright, diverse colors and nectar-rich centers that act like a visual target, drawing in many different insects to help with pollination.

Zinnias have strong stems and drought-tolerant qualities, allowing them to thrive even in hot, sunny conditions where other plants might wilt.

Measurements & details

Height: 15-120 cm
Spread: 20-60 cm
Flower Size: 2-15 cm
Bloom Season: Summer to first frost
Is Edible: Yes
Toxicity: None
Lifecycle: Annual
Pollination Method: Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Collects nectar and pollen

pollinates

Monarch Butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Feeds on sweet nectar

pollinates

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

Gathers pollen and nectar

eats

Eastern Cottontail

Sylvilagus floridanus

May nibble on young leaves

Traits

Flowering

These are the plants that produce beautiful blossoms, attracting pollinators and adding splashes of color to our world. Each flower is a tiny marvel!

Ornamental

These lovely plants are grown simply because they are so beautiful to look at, adding splashes of color and interesting shapes to any garden or landscape.

Shrub

These amazing plants are like nature's bushy sculptures, having woody stems that branch out from the ground to create a lovely, full shape.

Summer Blooming

Enjoy the sunny days with these vibrant plants that show off their stunning flowers all through the warmest months, adding color to the long summer days.

Fragrant Flower

Discover flowers that release delightful scents into the air, enchanting our senses and attracting helpful insects. Take a moment to enjoy their sweet perfume!

Colorful

Discover amazing plants and animals that show off a dazzling array of bright and beautiful hues! They use their vibrant colors to attract attention or send signals.

Pollinator Magnet

Discover plants that are irresistible to our pollinator friends! These beauties are super attractive to bees, butterflies, and other helpful creatures, creating a buzzing hub of activity.