species 9,343 observations
Peruvian Zinnia
Zinnia peruviana
Field notes
Zinnia peruviana, the Peruvian zinnia, is an annual flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South America.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth, American Sunflower Moth, Bertha Armyworm Moth
3
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Anna's Hummingbird, Yellow-shouldered Drone Fly
2
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Monarch, Gulf Fritillary, Queen, Zebra Longwing
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Soil
- Sand
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.