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desert zinnia

Zinnia acerosa
In the United States: Native · also called dwarf zinnia, white zinnia, spinyleaf zinnia

Low-growing perennial with white daisy-like flowers that provide nectar and pollen for honey bees and other pollinators over an extended season in arid habitats. Thrives in full sun on well-drained rocky or sandy soils and tolerates drought once established.

Nectarlow
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) May–October
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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