Zinnia elegans
(sold as Magellan Coral)
Family: Compositae
Native to: Mexico, South Central United States To Argentina
Sentiment: i mourn your absence
Plant
Type: annual
Form: erect
Max height: 2 feet
Max width: 1.3 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 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
Butterflies that feed on this plant
