: 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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These can be reused in the warmer months for floppy summer blooms such as peonies, zinnias, and dahlias.
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Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
Plant zinnias, cosmos, or sunflowers nearby to attract pollinators.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
Hall, also a wedding florist, noted there are other plants growing in the same area, including other dahlias, cosmos, zinnias, and phlox.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
So harvest those remaining tomatoes (even the green ones); cut bouquets of dahlias, zinnias, and marigolds; make pesto with the last of your basil; pickle the cucumbers; or pick a pint of peppers when a cold snap is coming.
—Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
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Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
Plant zinnias, cosmos, or sunflowers nearby to attract pollinators.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
Hall, also a wedding florist, noted there are other plants growing in the same area, including other dahlias, cosmos, zinnias, and phlox.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
So harvest those remaining tomatoes (even the green ones); cut bouquets of dahlias, zinnias, and marigolds; make pesto with the last of your basil; pickle the cucumbers; or pick a pint of peppers when a cold snap is coming.
—Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
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“Zinnia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zinnia. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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