: 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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Monarchs are particularly attracted to flowers such as asters, coneflowers, zinnias, lantana and black-eyed Susans.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
These can be reused in the warmer months for floppy summer blooms such as peonies, zinnias, and dahlias.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
Plant zinnias, cosmos, or sunflowers nearby to attract pollinators.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
Hall, also a wedding florist, noted there are other plants growing in the same area, including other dahlias, cosmos, zinnias, and phlox.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
These can be reused in the warmer months for floppy summer blooms such as peonies, zinnias, and dahlias.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
Plant zinnias, cosmos, or sunflowers nearby to attract pollinators.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
Hall, also a wedding florist, noted there are other plants growing in the same area, including other dahlias, cosmos, zinnias, and phlox.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Zinnia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zinnia. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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