Common Zinnia

Common Name: Common Zinnia
Scientific Name Genus: Zinnia
Family Name: Asteraceae

Cultural Comments

Zinnias are a fantastic garden flower that have been around for generations. They work well in sunny areas and mixed plantings, or stand alone by themselves as part of a cut flower garden.

Life Cycle

Annual

Growth Habit

erect, 6-36 inches tall, minimal branching.
Common Zinnia

Leaves

sessile and clasping, cordate-ovate to elliptic.

Flowers

heads; disc flowers may be lacking.
Common Zinnia Flowers

Bloom Time

Summer

Propagation Method

Seeds

Landscape Uses

Bedding, group plantings
Common Zinnia Landscape