: 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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To their delight, their first attempts—with herbs, zinnias, tomatoes, and yellow squash—thrived.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
The garden will replace delphiniums and carnations on display in the conservatory in late spring with begonias and zinnias in the summer, and chrysanthemums and asters in the fall.
—Jane L. Levere, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Many annuals, such as petunias, zinnias, geraniums, and begonias, can bloom from late spring into early fall, providing abundant color throughout the gardening season.
—Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025
Wrapping This works well for long rows of peonies (or dahlias, or zinnias).
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2025
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
The garden will replace delphiniums and carnations on display in the conservatory in late spring with begonias and zinnias in the summer, and chrysanthemums and asters in the fall.
—Jane L. Levere, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Many annuals, such as petunias, zinnias, geraniums, and begonias, can bloom from late spring into early fall, providing abundant color throughout the gardening season.
—Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025
Wrapping This works well for long rows of peonies (or dahlias, or zinnias).
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Zinnia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zinnia. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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