Zinnia violacea

Common names: Violet-coloured Zinnia

Genus: Zinnia

Species: Zinnia elegans

Class: Syngenesia

Order: Polygamia Superflua

Authority: Jacquin

Modern Genus: Zinnia

Modern Species: Zinnia violacea

Modern Family: Asteraceae alt. Compositae

Plant Type: tender annual

Color: pink or pinkish purple

Season: summer to fall

Native Region: Mexico

Artist: S. Edwards, Sansum