: any of a genus (Zinnia) of tropical American composite herbs and low shrubs that have showy flower heads with long-lasting ray flowers
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Not only do legumes and zinnias have similar care needs, but legumes can also help zinnias grow better by naturally enriching the soil with their nitrogen-fixing roots.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Festivities include a host of picking opportunities including sunflowers, zinnias and yes, blueberries.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
However, zinnias that are closely planted are susceptible to powdery mildew, especially during hot, humid weather.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Add fertilizer: Working compost into the soil before planting helps zinnias grow better.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Festivities include a host of picking opportunities including sunflowers, zinnias and yes, blueberries.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
However, zinnias that are closely planted are susceptible to powdery mildew, especially during hot, humid weather.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Add fertilizer: Working compost into the soil before planting helps zinnias grow better.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Zinnia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zinnia. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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