species 43 observations
Shortray Zinnia
Zinnia anomala
Field notes
Supports All
54
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, Waterlily Leafcutter Moth, Blackberry Looper Moth, American Sunflower Moth
4
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Yellow-shouldered Drone Fly
1
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Monarch, Huron Skipper, Painted Lady, Gulf Fritillary
49
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
- Soil
- Sand
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Dry soil
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension.