Zinnias are native to the southwestern United States into Mexico and South America. Their native habitat is dry grasslands and scrub areas. There are some shrub species but we are concentrating here on the annual varieties named by Mother and these are categorized under Zinnia elegans and they love hot climates! Zinnias are easily grown from seed and are available in garden centers throughout the world. They transplant easily from the seedling stage to a container or in flower beds.

In all, Mother named fourteen zinnias by colour and gave the 'General Significance' Endurance, for all zinnias.

Below are two lovely forms, the first a light green that I grew for the first time and was delighted to send it to Mother. She named it 'Spontaneous Endurance'.

Spontaneous Endurance

Mother's comment: "Smiling, effortless and natural."

Spontaneous Endurance

Joyous Endurance

This beautiful coral-pink flower I sent to Mother at about the same time. She named it Joyous Endurance and Her comment is: "It keeps smiling whatever happens."

The Joys of Annual Flowers - Zinnias (Part 3)