Zinnias Collection

RF - Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucus) nectaring on Zinnia in farm garden, wild and free. Essex, Connecticut, USA

RF - Spicebush swallowtail butterfly (Papilio troilus) nectaring on Zinnia in farm garden, wild and free. Madison, Connecticut, USA

William James Glackens Red Basket Zinnias 1915
William James Glackens: Red Basket of Zinnias, William James Glackens, 1915, Oil on canvas, Overall: 15 1/2 x 12 3/8 in. (39.4 x 31.4 cm)

Historic Maules Seed Catalog With Illustration Of Giant Zinnnias Flower From 20th Century

Old bicycle with flower basket in garden with zinnias, Marion Co. IL

Cake design, flower making. Dahlias (Lilliput and Zinnias) Date: 1936

Still life with zinnias in a ginger jar, Floris Verster, 1910

Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) close-up of flowerbud, in garden, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July

Pink-edged Sulphur (Colias interior) adult, feeding on zinnia flower in garden, North Dakota, U. S. A. September
Pink-edged Sulphur (Colias interior) adult, feeding on zinnia flower in garden, North Dakota, U.S.A. September

Double zinnias

Zinnia
ME-1388 Zinnia Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: + 44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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Zinnias: A Burst of Color and Life Zinnias, the vibrant flowers that captivate both humans and butterflies alike. These stunning blooms serve as a sweet nectar source for various butterfly species, such as the Spicebush swallowtail and Eastern tiger swallowtail. As they delicately flutter from petal to petal, these graceful creatures bring an added charm to farm gardens. But zinnias aren't just admired in gardens; their beauty extends into other realms as well. In the world of cake design, skilled artists recreate these blossoms with remarkable precision, crafting edible masterpieces that leave us in awe. Their meticulous flower-making skills rival even nature's own handiwork. The allure has transcended time too. Historic Maules Seed Catalogs from the 20th century proudly showcased illustrations of giant zinnia flowers, capturing their magnificence on paper for generations to appreciate. Even old bicycles find solace amidst these enchanting blooms, adorning their baskets with colorful zinnia arrangements in Marion Co. , IL. Beyond our earthly confines lies another unexpected connection to zinnias - space exploration. Trent Smith, Veggie project manager at Exploration Research and Technology Programs, oversees the growth of these resilient flowers within the Veggie Laboratory aboard the International Space Station (ISS). A close-up view reveals a single zinnia flower blooming gracefully under artificial light within this extraterrestrial garden, and is no small feat planting zinnia seeds aboard the ISS; it symbolizes humanity's quest for knowledge beyond our planet's boundaries. The Veggie plant growth system provides astronauts with not only sustenance but also a touch of natural beauty amidst an otherwise sterile environment. In art galleries worldwide, renowned painters like William James Glackens immortalize Zinna's captivating essence on canvas through works like "Red Basket Zinnias" painted back in 1915.