species 35,621 observations
Elegant Zinnia
Zinnia elegans
Field notes
Supports All
151
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Stalk Borer Moth, Red-banded Leafroller Moth, Blackberry Looper Moth
3
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Western Aphideater, Oblique Streaktail, Anna's Hummingbird, Narrow-headed Marsh Fly
7
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Monarch, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Painted Lady, Gulf Fritillary
141
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
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Annual
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.