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Cherry Profusion Zinnia.

Zinnias are great nectar source for butterflies. Available in many different varieties and colors. Zinnia species include Zinnia angustifolia, elegans, grandiflora, haageana. Some shorter ones are the profusion series, Cherry, Orange and White Profusion, sold in many nurseries. Taller varieties tend to attract bigger butterflies.


Where to buy Zinnias

Burpee sells seeds of many different varieties.


The Aster Family

Zinnias are a member of the Aster Family. These are herbs, shrubs, vines or sometimes even trees. There are 20,000 different species in the Aster family, made up from 1100 genera. Well known members of this family include Sunflowers, Zinnias, safflower and many kinds of lettuce.


Taller Zinnias:


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