Zinnia

Zinnia is a genus of flowering plants in the asteraceae family that are native to the Americas. Zinnia has daisy-like flowers that come in various colors, such as pink, purple, yellow, red, or white. Zinnia is a fast-growing plant that can be grown as an annual or a perennial, depending on the climate. Zinnia can be grown from seed or transplants and prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Zinnia should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly to promote blooming and deadheaded to remove faded flowers. Zinnia is also known as Mexican zinnia or youth-and-old-age.