Zinnia

Zinnia

Zinnia elegans

Aries

Comfort, Diversity

Grown in a variety of colors and shapes, Zinnias are annual plants native to dry grasslands and can withstand hot temperatures and drought.  Zinnias do well in fertile soil in full sun. Flowers are in shades of white, yellow, orange, red, purple and multicolor.  Some varieties grow up to 4 feet tall.  Zinnias are easy to grow from seed, and progress to flowering plants within weeks.  Flowers continue to bloom throughout summer. At the end of the summer, gather flower heads and allow to dry for seeds for the next year.

The simplicity of growing zinnias and the wide variety of colors imply comfort - a version of life that comes easily and is colorful enough to add some variety to the every day normal.  Zinnia is a great plant for those who want life on an even plane with enough simplicity to even out those highs and lows and enough variety to hold off complete boredom.  Use zinnia if you feel like your lows need to be brought up or if your levels of excitement are so intense you get tired from them.

Zinnia plants and flowers also bring us diversity within the comfort of everyday life.  For those who are willing to take a deeper dive with their experience, to go beyond the every day and to consciously create their desires, Zinnia is a great example for contemplation.  This simple flower that grows easily has levels of complexity: varieties grow from 6 inches to 4 feet tall; have a single row of petals with a visible center or multiple rows of petals; and are in many colors, including multicolor.

Zinnia is unique in that it represents simplicity - the comforts of every day - as well as complexity - the diversity and advancement of your consciously created life.

The flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

The flowers are native to Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America and South America.