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4-H Horticulture Judging Contest

Beth Hinshaw
Extension Speclaist, SE
4-H Youth Development
K-State Research & Extension

620-496-8206

bhinshaw@ksu.edu

Zinnia

Scientific Name: Zinnia sp.

Category: Flowers and Foliages

Description:
Zinnias are a tender annual grown for their colorful flowers. They are easily grown from seed. Flowers may have a single row or double rows of petals. Flower color may be white, cream, yellow, gold, orange, pink, red, burgundy, lavender, purple, green or bi-color. The foliage is a simple leaf with a rough texture.

 Zinnia flower (bicolor)

Zinnia flower (bicolor)

 Zinnia flower (single) & foliage

Zinnia flower (single) & foliage

 Zinnia flower(double) & foliage

Zinnia flower(double) & foliage