Zowie! Yellow Flame Zinnia

Zinnia elegans
(85 days) Nothing is staid about this 2006 AAS winner. Since 2010 when I first grew it, I have not been without it. Color pops right out of 3–4″ semi-double blooms with glowing magenta centers and rose petals dipped in yellow at the tips. At 2–3′ the well-branched plants are loaded with flowers of remarkable staying power. Whatever our climate dishes out, whether cold rain, drought or steamy heat, the blooms stay clean and last long. Superb for bouquets too, with a vase life of up to 2 weeks. One of the easiest flowers to grow and a favorite for bright color in Lazy Day summers.