Zinnia

Colorful flowers available in daisy, double, button, or cactus shapes; rough, oval foliage easily distinguishes it from chrysanthemum

Colors  Wide range of colors
Availability  May though October
Vase life  Short
Care and handling  First Step Technique
Design tips  Mass in mixed summer arragements


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Zinnia
Zinnia elegans

Photo by James Ethridge

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