Zinnia elegans
(sold as Sizzle Cherry & Ivory)
Family: Asteraceae
Native to: Mexico, South Central United States To Argentina
Sentiment: i mourn your absence
Plant
Type: annual
Forms: clumping, erect, rosette
Max height: 0.80 feet
Max width: 0.65 feet
Flower
orange, secondary color present
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, bird, hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Bird species attracted to plant: chickadee, northern cardinal, nuthatch, titmice
Plant part consumed by birds: nectar, seeds
Exposure: part shade, sun
Landscape uses: container, cut flower
Propagates by: seed
flowers in fall
Soil type: loam
USDA Zones: zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +10 to +30 °F
Water: regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
