: 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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But as the days shorten and the weather cools, zinnias will begin to fade.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Cosmos seeds are harvested much like zinnias.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
Don’t count out annual flowers such as dahlias, zinnias and Bolivian verbena and even some non-native autumn bloomers such as toad lilies.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Most successful chaos gardens rely on sun-loving annuals that grow quickly and bloom prolifically, like zinnias, cosmos, marigolds, snapdragons and sunflowers.
—Deryn Davidson, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Cosmos seeds are harvested much like zinnias.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
Don’t count out annual flowers such as dahlias, zinnias and Bolivian verbena and even some non-native autumn bloomers such as toad lilies.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Most successful chaos gardens rely on sun-loving annuals that grow quickly and bloom prolifically, like zinnias, cosmos, marigolds, snapdragons and sunflowers.
—Deryn Davidson, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for zinnia
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“Zinnia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zinnia. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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