Zinnia elegans

Family name: Asteraceae.
Common name: zinnia.
More info: This plant is a native annual herbaceous plant in Mexico.
It needs medium water and maintenance.
It has as showy red, yellow, orange, pink, rose, lavender, green and white flower which attracts birds, hummingbirds and butterflies.
The plants is susceptible to powdery mildew, leaf spots, root rots, blight and botrytis. gardneres should watch for Japanese beetles.
In gardens it can be used in mixed borders, beds, and containers.
Exposure: Sun.