Yellow Zinnia Macro
by Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Title
Yellow Zinnia Macro
Artist
Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Zinnia is a genus of plants of the sunflower tribe (Heliantheae) within the daisy family (Asteraceae).They are native to scrub and dry grassland in an area stretching from the Southwestern United States to South America, with a centre of diversity in Mexico. Members of the genus are notable for their solitary long-stemmed flowers that come in a variety of bright colors. The genus name honors German master botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn.
Zinnias are an annual plant that preferably grows in situ from seed, as they dislike being transplanted. Much like daisies, zinnias prefer to have full sunlight and adequate water. In the preferred conditions they will grow quickly but are sensitive to frost and therefore will die after the first frost of autumn. Zinnias benefit from deadheading to encourage further blooming.
Zinnias seem to be a favorite of butterflies as well as hummingbirds, and many gardeners add zinnias specifically to attract them.
FEATURED 9/27/21 in "Visions of Spring ~ Glances of Summer"
FEATURED 9/29/21 in "Macro Marvels"
FEATURED 10/4/21 in "For the Love of Flowers"
FEATURED 10/4/21 in "Global Flowers"
FEATURED 11/30/21 in "Beautiful Flowers"
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September 27th, 2021
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Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your wonderful art has been featured on the ABC Group home page from M IS FOR MACRO week (where we had images with close up subjects) NOVEMBER 28 2022 - DECEMBER 5, 2022. You are invited to add your wonderful art in the Features Archive 2023.
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