Zinnia

The Zinnias are bright, low-maintenance annuals that bloom all summer and attract pollinators. Great for beds, borders, and cut flowers.

Zinnia Elegans, Zinnia Angustifolia

Origin: Mexico/ Southwest United States

USDA Hardiness Zones: 2-11

Pros:

• Colorful, long-lasting blooms – nonstop flowers from summer to frost

• Pollinator-friendly – attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

Cons:

• Prone to mildew – especially in humid or crowded conditions

• Not frost-tolerant – dies with cold, must replant yearly