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Zinnia is a genus of 20 species of annual and perennial
plants of family Asteraceae, originally from scrub and dry
grassland in an area stretching from the American Southwest
to South America, but primarily Mexico, and notable for their
solitary long-stemmed flowers that come in a variety of bright
colors.
Zinnia
Zinnias are members of the Aster family.
Other Names: Garden Zinnia, Common Zinnia,
Rocky Mountains Zinnia, Plains Zinnia
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Subfamily: Asteroideae
Tribe: Heliantheae
Genus: Zinnia
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Descriptions: Zinnia flowers resemble
dahlias.
Size: Zinnias grow 6 and 40 inches in
height.
Symbolism: Zinnias symbolizes thoughts
of absent friends either alive or passed on.
Grow Details: Zinnias are easy to grow
annuals that are tolerant of different soil types.
Grow Details
Soil Type: Varied
- Good Drainage
Soil PH: PH 5.5 - 7.5
Water: Standard
Light: Full Sun
Grow Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10
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Characteristics
Height: Zinnias grow 6 and 40 inches
in height.
Flower Colors: White, Chartreuse,
Yellow, Orange, Red, Purple,
Propagation: Propagate zinnia using
seeds.
Division/Transplants:
Blooming Period: Summer to Autumn
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Type: Annuals
Herbal Remedy Properties: Zinnia were
used by several Native Americans, including the
Zuni and Navajo, for medicinal and ceremonial
purposes.
Native Area: Zinnia are native to the
grasslands of Southwestern United States to South
America.
Other: Zinnia was used by Native Americans
as an ingredient in dye and a body paint.
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Zinnia Gifts
| Zinnias are popular garden flowers,
usually grown from seed, and preferably in fertile,
humus-rich, and well-drained soil, in an area with
full sun. They will reseed themselves each year. |
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