Definition of zinnia
: 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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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.
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In mid-August plant transplants of zinnias, marigolds and celosias that are in bud but not yet in bloom.
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There was a year that my mom planted zinnias from seed in front of our house.
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For May through July have zinnias, mistflower, milkweed, pentas, pavonia, cosmos and plumbago growing in your yard.
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When the tulips fade, they’re replaced with profusion zinnias and marigolds, among other things.
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Every year at this time gardeners are faced with the dilemma of deciding between the last hurrah of the blooms of the winter snapdragons and the new blooms of the summer zinnia in the cut-flower garden.
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Queen Red Lime’ zinnias and the fading leaves of an ornamental plum.
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Zinnia Elegans The zinnia flower can grow from 4 inches to 4 feet and in all colors, except for blue.
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Origin and Etymology of zinnia
New Latin, from Johann G. Zinn †1759 German botanist
ZINNIA Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of zinnia for English Language Learners
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: a plant that is grown in gardens for its brightly colored flowers
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Definition of zinnia for Students
: a garden plant grown for its long-lasting colorful flowers
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