species 4,664 observations

Rocky Mountain Zinnia

Zinnia grandiflora

Field notes

Supports All

125 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 Pallid-winged Grasshopper, Snakeweed Grasshopper, Melanoplus desultorius, Spotted-wing Bromeliad Fly 7
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Variegated Fritillary, Checkered White, Reakirt's Blue, Common Sootywing 113

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Ground covers
Light: Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Water use: Low
Soil: Rocky Sand Clay
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Erosion Heat Rabbits Wind
Habit: Clumping Dense Mounding Multi stemmed Rounded
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower Ground cover

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