species 2,878 observations

Desert Zinnia

Zinnia acerosa

Field notes

Supports All

79 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth, Waterlily Leafcutter Moth, Blackberry Looper Moth, American Sunflower Moth 5
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Anna's Hummingbird, Narrow-headed Marsh Fly, Yellow-shouldered Drone Fly 3
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Ligated Furrow Bee, Dainty Sulphur, Short Sun-digger Bee, Angeles Striped Sweat Bee 71

Range

United States

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
Water use: Low
Soil: Rocky Sand Clay
Soil pH: Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Diseases Dry soil Heat
Habit: Clumping Mounding Rounded
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.