Plant · GBIF taxon 3111754
Elegant Zinnia
Zinnia elegansAlso known as Common Zinnia, Youth-and-Age
Elegant zinnias adorn sunny landscapes with vibrant, long-lasting blossoms that range from soft pinks to intense scarlet and brilliant yellow. Native to the warm scrublands of Mexico, these upright annuals have become garden staples globally due to their heat tolerance and rapid growth. Their nectar-rich bloom heads serve as essential fueling stations for monarch butterflies, swallowtails, and numerous species of native bees throughout late summer and autumn.
AnnualColorfulFlowering
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil Nutrients
Predators
- Aphids
- Slugs and Snails
- Japanese Beetles
ThreatsFungal pathogens like powdery mildew, severe winter frosts
HabitatsGardens, agricultural field edges, disturbed grasslands, scrublands
Life span1 year (Annual)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderAsterales
- FamilyAsteraceae
- GenusZinnia
- SpeciesZinnia elegans
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Sunlight Requirements: Position in locations with full sun for maximum bloom production.
- Air Circulation: Space plants well to deter powdery mildew on the foliage.
- Deadheading: Remove faded flower heads regularly to encourage continuous blooming.
Close Relative (c) Alexis López Hernández, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Family Member (c) F Delventhal, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Family Member Dr Photographer / PUBLIC DOMAIN · public domain
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