Some are natives. Yarrow, species of Achillea, have white and yellow to red and lavender flowers. All come from Europe or Western Asia. Zinnia, native to Mexico and the southern United States, including Arizona, is a hot weather favorite for blossoms in many sizes and colors. Zinnia acerosa is the Arizona native.
Most zinnias sold at nurseries are Zinnia elegans.
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