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Zinnia elegans
Zinnia PlantHerb
Zinnia elegans known as youth-and-age, common zinnia or elegant zinnia, is an annual flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Mexico but grown as an ornamental in many places and naturalised in several places, including scattered locations in South and Central America, the West Indies, the United States, Australia, and Italy.
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusZinnia
NativeNorth America
LifespanAnnual (most cultivated types); some perennial species
Watering Guide
Watering guidance for Zinnia Plant.
How Often to Water?
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How Much Water?
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Watering Methods & Tips
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