What's Growing On?

Take a look at these 'Profusion' zinnias. They can be found in
orange,

pink,

and white.

Zinnias are native to Mexico. The more familiar type is a tall grower that is highly susceptible to mildew. Meanwhile, Zinnia 'Profusion' is a ground cover that is mildew resistant. 'Profusion' is also an excellent selection for container growing. All zinnias attract butterflies.
Zinnias were named in honor of Johann Zinn, an 18th century German academic who only lived to the age of 32. During his brief life, he was both director of his university's botanical garden and member of its medical faculty. His lasting contribution was not in the field of botany but in his seminal work on the anatomy of the human eye. Zinnias were brought to Europe from Mexico by Spanish explorers in the early 1600's.