(Zinnia)

Beloved by both butterflies and gardeners, colorful zinnia flowers add vibrant charm to summer gardens everywhere. There are approximately 20 species in the genus Zinnia. They originate from the warm regions of the southwestern United States, Central and South America, but most originate from Mexico. The plants may be annuals or perennials and naturally exist in scrub, meadows or dry grasslands.

Zinnias typically have opposite green leaves with no leaf stems. The simple leaves are oval...

(Narrowleaf Zinnia)

In need of a heat and sun-loving bedding annual that offers nonstop flower color all summer? Then look no further. Narrowleaf zinnia is easy to grow, tough and puts forth orange, yellow or white daisies all summer long. It originates from the open grasslands and rocky terrain of the southwestern United States and Mexico, so it is adapted to difficult growing environments.

This bushy plant has linear, green leaves and dense branching. It is a warm season annual that germinates when temperatures...

(Classic Narrowleaf Zinnia, Narrowleaf Zinnia)

Narrowleaf zinnia is a bushy upright annual native to the Southwest United States and Mexico. The cultivar 'Classic' bears a profusion of small golden-orange daisy-flowers on compact stems throughout summer.

Narrowleaf zinnias will bloom in 6 weeks from a late spring sowing. Plant the seeds in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun and wait for the show. This zinnia is drought and heat tolerant and mildew resistant, but does require regular fertilizing. Deadhead the plants to keep...

(Crystal Orange Narrowleaf Zinnia, Narrowleaf Zinnia)

Narrowleaf zinnia is a bushy upright annual native to the Southwest United States and Mexico. Cultivars in the Crystal Series bear showy daisy-shaped flowers on compact stems throughout summer. The cultivar 'Crystal Orange' has bright orange daisies with orange-yellow centers.

Narrowleaf zinnias will bloom in 6 weeks from a late spring sowing. Plant the seeds in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun and wait for the show. These zinnias are drought tolerant and mildew resistant, but...

(Crystal Zinnia, Narrowleaf Zinnia)

Narrowleaf zinnia is a bushy upright annual native to the Southwest United States and Mexico. Cultivars in the Crystal Series bear showy orange, yellow, or white daisy-shaped flowers on compact stems throughout summer. Look for Zinnia ‘Crystal White’, whose yellow-eyed daisy-flowers are bright white and add appealing neutral color to containers.

Narrowleaf zinnia grows best in average, well-drained soil and full sun and will bloom in 6 weeks after sowing. It thrives when summer temperatures are...

(Crystal White Narrowleaf Zinnia, Narrowleaf Zinnia)

Narrowleaf zinnia is a bushy upright annual native to the Southwest United States and Mexico. Cultivars in the Crystal Series bear showy daisy-shaped flowers on compact stems throughout summer. The cultivar 'Crystal White' bears a profusion of small white daisies with yellow centers.

Narrowleaf zinnias will bloom in 6 weeks from a late spring sowing. Plant the seeds in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun and wait for the show. These zinnias are drought tolerant and mildew resistant,...

(Narrowleaf Zinnia, Star Gold Narrowleaf Zinnia)

Narrowleaf zinnia is a bushy upright annual native to the Southwest United States and Mexico. Cultivars in the Star Series bear a profusion of showy daisy-shaped flowers on compact stems from late spring to frost. The cultivar 'Star Gold' has golden-yellow flowers.

This heat-, drought-, and mildew-resistant zinnia will bloom in 6 weeks from a late spring sowing. Plant the seeds in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun and wait for the show. Deadhead the plants and feed them once...

(Narrowleaf Zinnia, Star Orange Narrowleaf Zinnia)

Narrowleaf zinnia is a bushy upright annual native to the Southwest United States and Mexico. Cultivars in the Star Series bear a profusion of showy daisy-shaped flowers on compact stems from late spring to frost. The cultivar 'Star Orange' has bright orange flowers.

This heat-, drought-, and mildew-resistant zinnia will bloom in 6 weeks from a late spring sowing. Plant the seeds in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun and wait for the show. Deadhead the plants and feed them once...

(Narrowleaf Zinnia, Star Zinnia)

Narrowleaf zinnia is a bushy upright annual native to the Southwest United States and Mexico. Cultivars in the Star Series bear showy orange, yellow, or white daisy-shaped flowers on compact stems from late spring to frost.

These heat-, drought-, and mildew-resistant zinnias will bloom in 6 weeks from a late spring sowing. Plant the seeds in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun and wait for the show. Deadhead the plants and feed them once a month with liquid fertilizer to keep the...

(Narrowleaf Zinnia, Star White Narrowleaf Zinnia)

Narrowleaf zinnia is a bushy upright annual native to the Southwest United States and Mexico. Cultivars in the Star Series bear a profusion of showy daisy-shaped flowers on compact stems from late spring to frost. The cultivar 'Star White' has crisp white flowers with golden-yellow centers.

This heat-, drought-, and mildew-resistant zinnia will bloom in 6 weeks from a late spring sowing. Plant the seeds in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun and wait for the show. Deadhead the...