: any of a genus (Zinnia) of tropical American composite herbs and low shrubs that have showy flower heads with long-lasting ray flowers
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebSome zinnia varieties especially the older taller types, appear more susceptible to the problem. Tom Maccubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 Plant more zinnia transplants along with blooming mistflower, lantana, salvias, firebush, duranta, mint marigold and fall aster. Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Sep. 2022 Cameron Fields reports that now that the ground is finally warm enough to plant flower and vegetable gardens, Clevelanders need to get out the hose to water their tiny tomato seedlings and big zinnia blooms. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 24 May 2021 So now that the ground is finally warm enough to plant flower and vegetable gardens, and the fear of frost has disappeared, Clevelanders need to get out the hose to water their tiny tomato seedlings and big zinnia blooms. Cameron Fields, cleveland, 21 May 2021 The peony even became the state flower of Indiana in 1957, replacing the zinnia for the honor. Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2021 This zinnia, also an All-America Selections Winner, has fiery scarlet and yellow blooms. Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2021 Get some homegrown color with zinnias, marigolds and sunflowers. Isabella Kwai, New York Times, 4 May 2020 There are several zinnias varieties from which to choose. Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, 16 Apr. 2020 See More
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Johann G. Zinn †1759 German botanist