Everyone loves their big, bold flowers, and butterflies visit these sun-lovers for nectar. As a bonus, when you cut flowers for arrangements, new ones will develop quickly. To have these plants blossom in late summer, sow seeds directly in your garden now.
Zinnias come in a huge range of colors, flower sizes and heights.
Shop for seeds or plants at nurseries and garden centers. Remember, zinnias thrive in full sun and heat, and prefer well-drained soil. For the widest selection of varieties, order these flowers from a seed catalog. The Cook's Garden, Box 535, Dept. Preschoolers aren't too young to have fun and grow plants successfully.