Zinnia angustifolia

Narrow-leaved Zinnia, Mexican Zinnia

Message of the Flower

Detailed Endurance

The Mother’s Comment

Nothing is too small to be neglected; all circumstances are met with the same care.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

Let endurance be your watchword: teach the life-force in you—your vital being—not to complain but to put up with all the conditions necessary for great achievement. The body is a very enduring servant, it bears the stress of circumstance tamely like a beast of burden. It is the vital being that is always grumbling and uneasy. The slavery and torture to which it subjects the physical is almost incalculable. How it twists and deforms the poor body to its own fads and fancies, irrationally demanding that everything should be shaped according to its whimsicality! But the very essence of endurance is that the vital should learn to give up its capricious likes and dislikes and preserve an equanimity in the midst of the most trying conditions.

The Mother, Questions and Answers 1929 - 1931: Endurance - the Vital's Hunger for Praise - Signs of the Converted Vital

Nothing great is ever accomplished without endurance.

The Mother, Questions and Answers 1929 - 1931: Endurance - the Vital's Hunger for Praise - Signs of the Converted Vital

Colour

Yellow, white, or orange

Family

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Cultivars

Crystal White', 'Star Orange', 'Star Gold'

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Small, about 1-2 inches in diameter.

Flower Texture

Smooth petals with a slightly papery texture.

Number of Petals

Typically 5 to 13 petals depending on the cultivar.

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical.

Fragrance of Flower

Mild to no fragrance.

Leaf Texture

Somewhat rough, lanceolate leaves.

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Dark green.

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Compact, bushy annual plant.

Life Cycle

Annual

Blooming Period

From late spring through fall.

Climate

Adaptable to a wide range of climates but prefers warm conditions.

Water Requirements

Moderate; drought-tolerant once established.

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained soil; tolerant of poor soils.

Temperature Ranges

Grows best in temperatures between 60F and 90F (15C to 32C).

Sun or Shade

Full sun.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to powdery mildew, leaf spot, and aphids.

Pollinators

Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

Habitat

Native to Mexico and parts of the southwestern United States.

Role in the Ecosystem

Supports pollinators; used in gardens for ornamental value and habitat restoration.

Ornamental

Widely cultivated for its ornamental value in gardens and containers.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Popular in floral arrangements and as a model plant in botanical studies.

Endangered Status

Not considered endangered; widely cultivated.