Zinnia elegans

Also known as Youth-and-Age, Common Zinnia, Elegant Zinnia

Common zinnias burst into brilliant arrays of daisy-like flowerheads in shades of pink, red, yellow, and white throughout the warmer months. Native to the dry scrublands of Mexico, these fast-growing annuals rely on vibrant ray florets to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds for pollination. Gardeners around the globe prize them for their long-lasting blooms and exceptional heat tolerance, making them staples of pollinator patches and cutting gardens.