• Modern zinnias are derived from primarily one species,
  Zinnia elegans. They are native to Mexico.
• Zinnias were cultivated as far back as 1520 by the Aztecs
  at the time of the Spanish invasion.
• Zinnias were brought to Europe in 1753.
• The most important species, Zinnia elegans,came to Europe
  in 1796 and was popular by 1829.
• They were named after J. G. Zinn, a professor of physics and
  botany, who died in 1758.

Zinnia Name	Compact	Color	Disease Resistant	Height	Drought Resistant	Bloom Size
Splendor Hybrid	No	Multi	Somewhat	22in	Yes	5in
Profusion	Yes	Hot Pink	Yes	12-18in	Yes	2-3in
Candy Cane	No	Red/White	Yes	17in	Yes	3in
Old Mexico	Yes	Red/gold	Yes	12-18in	Yes	2.5in
Star	Yes	Yellow	Yes	14in	Yes	2in

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