Vibrant zinnias thrive in full sunlight, so avoid planting them near shade-lovers. One plant, in particular, makes for quite ...

Really the only issue with zinnias is a foliar disease, powdery mildew. This mildew will first turn the foliage grayish white and cause it to shrivel, leaving a less than desirable looking plant.

Although Emerald Zinnias can tolerate drought to some extent when fully grown, they prefer regular watering while growing.