Arizona Wild Flowers
Wildflower Pictures And Photos

Prairie Zinnia, Zinnia grandiflora

Prairie Zinnia, Zinnia grandiflora; September 22, 2006 at Cherry Road.

Wild Zinnia Zinnia grandiflora	Rocky Mountain Zinnia Zinnia grandiflora

Prairie Zinnia Zinnia grandiflora Composite Family ( Compositae ) And Sunflower Family ( Asteracae ), Prairie Zinnia. Also known as: Wild Zinnia, Rocky Mountain Zinnia Little Golden Zinnia, Yellow Zinnia, Plains Zinnia. A subshrub having short leafy stems and numerous small flower heads with nearly round yellow-orange rays; ranges from Arizona south to Mexico and east to Kansas. Considered a low water use (xeriscape) plant. Height: Up To About 12 inches Tall and wide. Flowers: Yellow Ray flowers with red brown disk flowers. 1-1 1/2" wide; bracts overlap. Composed of 4 petals, orange anthers. Blooming Time: May - October Leaves: 1 inch long, very narrow, opposite, with 3 veins at base. Found: Can Be A Landscaping Plant. Elevation: 800 - 6,800 Feet. Habitat: Woodlands, grasslands, deserts. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken September 22, 2006 at Cherry Road.