Zinnia elegans
(sold as Oklahoma Scarlet)

Family: Compositae

Native to: Mexico, South Central United States To Argentina

Sentiment: i mourn your absence

Plant

Type: annual

Form: erect

Max height: 3.3 feet

Max width: 1 foot

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 use: container

Propagates by: seed

flowers in summer

Soil type: loam

USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f

Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F

Water: regular

Take a look at "Zinnia species" to see the long list of butterflies attracted to this plant.