Zinnia ‘Peppermint Stick’
(Zinnia elegans)

Zinnia ‘Peppermint Stick’ is a vintage cultivar that has been around for decades. The flowers have red stripes and speckles and come in a mix of cream, orange, white and yellow. This species is native to Mexico, and plants are fast-growing and long-blooming. Zinnias make good cut flowers. In addition, they are excellent for pollinator plantings and are especially attractive to butterflies.