How to Use zinnia in a Sentence
zinnia
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Limelight’—white, cream and pink—echoed the subject’s face, and the buttery green of a zinnia stood in for the highlights in her skin.
—Lindsey Taylor, WSJ, 21 Sep. 2017
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There was a year that my mom planted zinnias from seed in front of our house.
—Maria Panaritis, Philly.com, 30 May 2018
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In the sun use zinnias, cosmos, vinca, moss rose and purslane.
—Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Mar. 2018
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Plant some giant zinnias, which can reach up to 4 feet tall.
—The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 13 Aug. 2018
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In mid-August plant transplants of zinnias, marigolds and celosias that are in bud but not yet in bloom.
—Neil Sperry, star-telegram, 11 July 2018
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For the most impact, plant a massed bed or several beds of zinnias.
—Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 4 May 2018
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Then sit back and watch your zinnia patch mature and flourish.
—The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 13 Aug. 2018
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A bill in the Senate called for the tulip tree blossom to be reinstated to replace the zinnia.
—Retroindy, Indianapolis Star, 21 May 2017
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Pick plants that pump out plenty of blooms all season, such as zinnia, scabiosa, salpiglossis and cleome.
—Ciscoe Morris, The Seattle Times, 12 July 2017
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In January, Scott Kelly showed off his green thumb and posted a picture of the first zinnia to bloom in space.
—Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2016
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With the warmer weather upon us, Dennis said the pots seeded with marigolds and zinnia should start to bloom within a week or two.
—Fox News, 15 Apr. 2020
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Let some of the flowers in your current bed of zinnias reseed to provide flowers for the fall, or go ahead and start some new plants by seed.
—Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 13 July 2018
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Green thumbs can stock up on zinnias, hibiscus, palms, herbs, tomatoes and much more.
—Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, 17 May 2017
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Queen Red Lime’ zinnias and the fading leaves of an ornamental plum.
—Mike Irvine, Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
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When the tulips fade, they’re replaced with profusion zinnias and marigolds, among other things.
—Tim Woodward, idahostatesman, 18 May 2018
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Basil and bok choy, tomatoes, cucumbers and squash, marigolds and zinnias are all coming along.
—Page Leggett, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024
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The couple had only six months between their engagement and their wedding so, in the end, only the zinnias and dahlias were ready in time.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
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Flowers to start from seed: Dianthus, stock, lock spar, asters, Nicotiana, cleome, ice plant, zinnia and salpiglossis.
—Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Apr. 2020
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Plant a zinnia in a balcony container, and a butterfly will show up.
—Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2019
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The peony even became the state flower of Indiana in 1957, replacing the zinnia for the honor.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022
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The cold will kill petunias, begonias, and zinnias, and warm season crops such as cucumbers and squash.
—Marina Johnson, Detroit Free Press, 18 Apr. 2023
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Cold weather will eliminate the blooms of zinnias, porter weed, milkweed and lantana.
—Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, 21 Nov. 2019
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The most popular nectar sources are mist flower, zinnias, porter weed, and milkweed.
—Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, 5 July 2019
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But for now, the astronauts can come together to marvel at those zinnias growing far from home.
—Sarah Lewin, Scientific American, 20 Jan. 2016
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This five-acre farm also grows dahlias, zinnias, and tulips and offers a variety of lavender products.
—Karen Ruffini, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2023
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Answer: Many gardeners are adding zinnias to their spring through fall gardens.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 27 July 2019
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Some gardeners sow zinnia seeds every week to 10 days to extend their cut flower joys.
—Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, Indianapolis Star, 13 June 2019
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Zinnia Elegans The zinnia flower can grow from 4 inches to 4 feet and in all colors, except for blue.
—The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 27 July 2016
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Sometimes Japanese beetles will flock to lime and white zinnias.
—The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 13 Aug. 2018
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Set The Tone Here's an assortment of simple vessels in soft and muted tones, with pops of vibrant color from dahlias and zinnias to create the drama.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023
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