: any of a genus (Zinnia) of tropical American composite herbs and low shrubs that have showy flower heads with long-lasting ray flowers
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The bright-colored zinnias, fragrant lilies, and showy hydrangeas in your borders are not the source of pesky allergenic pollen.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
Simply hold a zinnia stem between two fingers (about 5 inches below the flower) and give it a wiggle.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Be sure to wash your hands after handling zinnias or wear gloves when pruning.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
Remember to select tall zinnia cultivars or grow zinnias with dwarf sunflowers like ‘Teddy Bear’ so your plants don’t compete for light.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
Simply hold a zinnia stem between two fingers (about 5 inches below the flower) and give it a wiggle.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Be sure to wash your hands after handling zinnias or wear gloves when pruning.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
Remember to select tall zinnia cultivars or grow zinnias with dwarf sunflowers like ‘Teddy Bear’ so your plants don’t compete for light.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for zinnia
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“Zinnia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zinnia. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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