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Asteraceae
Desert Zinnia
Zinnia acerosa
Steadfastness in the face of adversity.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Zinnia
- Native to
- Southwestern United States, Northern Mexico
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- perennial subshrub
- Height
- 0.3-0.8 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- rocky, calcareous, well-drained
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 7-10
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Desert zinnia can bloom almost year-round in its native habitat when moisture is available.
- Unlike its showy garden zinnia relatives, desert zinnia has adapted to thrive in some of the hottest, driest environments in North America.
- The papery white ray florets persist on the plant long after the flower has finished blooming, giving it a perpetual flowering appearance.
- It forms low mounds that help trap wind-blown sand, making it an important stabilizer of desert soils.
- Desert zinnia is highly attractive to small native butterflies, particularly the tiny blues and hairstreaks.
Color meanings
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perseverance
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simplicity