Flowers are available in just about every color except blue. Probably the least known of zinnias is Z. haageana, or the Mexican zinnia. Back then . Even after seeds of zinnias were sent back to Europe in the 18th century, the plants were not much to look at. Named for Dr. Johann Gottfried Zinn, who wrote the first description of the flower, the genus Zinnia had to wait for the late 19th century to become more successful as a garden annual.
Zinnias come in various heights and flower forms.
They are easy, fun and colorful to grow in any garden with sun. Breakthrough zinnias . Starting from seed . Zinnias are easy to start from seeds, indoors or outdoors. The seeds of most of them are a good size, too, so they're a perfect choice for a child to sow in the garden as well.