10 Reasons I'm Growing Zinnias More Than Ever

Large variety of beautiful Colors

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Easy maintenance with little fertilizing requirements.

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POLLINATORS LOVE THEM!

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Take full sun & not a lot of water.

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Flowers change colors as they mature.

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Flowers look gorgeous in flower arrangements.

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Bloom a long period in zone 8b, if deadheaded.

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Easy to collect seeds for saving

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They're noninvasive

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Grow well in containers.

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So do you think you want to try Zinnias in your garden?

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