Zinnia soleado

Common Name : Mexican Zinnia, Zinnia-Narrow leaved Scientific Name : Zinnia soleado Family : Asteraceae

Kingdom – Plantae

Order - Asterales

Genus - Zinnia

Height - 2 feet tall

Category - Herbaceous flowering plant

Synonym - Zinnia haageana soleado

Type / Life cycle - Annuals

Origin / Native - Central & South America

Flowers - Bright golden yellow with orange mixed, Medium, showy, 11 petals with green bracts & long flower stalk

Flowering season - All year round

Foliage & Plant - Green, simple narrow leaves, branched hairy stems, brown seeds

maintenance & Care - Full sun, average water, well drained soils

Propagation- Seeds

Best for- Borders, containers, garden beds, pots

Attracts- Bees, birds, butterflies

Growth Rate - Fast

Zinnia soleado borders

Zinnia soleado close up view

Zinnia soleado palnt & foliage

Zinnia haageana soleado

Photographs: Guna selvi Camera: Nikon D40x Location : Ooty flowershow 2014, Nilgiri hills, Tamil Nadu, India