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Gladiolus
Gladiolus cultivars
Summer
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Zinnia elegans
Bright, long-lasting garden flowers in bold colors. Simple daisy-like or complex dahlia-like forms. Easy to grow, making them garden staples. Symbolize absent friends.
Summer, Fall
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 7 to 12 days
when properly cared for
Zinnias have no noticeable fragrance
Zinnias were the first flowers to bloom in space on the International Space Station in 2016
Named after German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn who first described them in 1759
Originally considered ugly weeds by early Spanish explorers in Mexico
The zinnia is the state flower of Indiana
Zinnias are native to Mexico and were considered weeds by early Spanish colonizers due to their dull appearance. German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn studied them in the 1750s, lending his name to the genus. Selective breeding in the 19th century transformed them into the vibrant flowers we know today.
Start your cutting garden with these easy-to-grow beautiful flowers.
