This zinnia species is even more heat-tolerant than most, since it's native to a hot, dry climate. Plus, it comes in a rainbow of colors.

Zinnias are one of the most underrated flowers of the garden. They are often overshadowed by more popular peonies or roses. It's really a shame, too, because they come in an amazing variety of colors ...

Hands in gardening gloves clipping zinnias from a garden bed. - Oleg Opryshko/Getty Images It's hard to go wrong with zinnias. They are easy to grow from seed, native to North and South America, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Zinnias are one of the most underrated flowers of the garden. They are often overshadowed by more popular peonies or roses. It's ...