Red Zinnia

Zinnia elegans

Family: Asteraceae

Green & Freshvery faintgreen

SeasonSummer–Autumn

OriginMexico

IntensityVery Faint

LifespanAnnual

About This Flower

Green & Fresh · Summer–Autumn bloomer

Red zinnias are among the most vivid long-bloomers in the summer garden, nearly scentless but dazzling in saturated crimson, flowering without pause from midsummer to frost.

Symbolism & Meaning

constancy, endurance, absent friends

In the Victorian language of flowers, red zinnia means “I mourn your absence”.

Habitat & Environment

Mexico

Red Zinnia is native to Mexico.

Quick Reference

Scientific NameZinnia elegans
FamilyAsteraceae
Native ToMexico
Bloom SeasonSummer–Autumn
LifespanAnnual

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