Our zinnias are not wild. We plant them from harvested seeds and wait. I will never, ever get over the miracle or the wonder that from last year's dead blooms comes this year's new life.
Spiritually, I know that is at the core of what it means to be in a relationship with the living God of the universe, but the miracle of it all still amazes me. He brings dead things back to life. From what is spent out, tired, and seemingly dead comes rebirth.
There are places where zinnias are wildflowers. We do not live in that zone. The cheerful wildflower is native to the United States and Mexico, where they still grow naturally in the wild, but not in central Illinois. The bright, colorful blooms make them a beloved favorite in our yard. It is so hard to wait for them to grow, but it is worth the wait.
They bloom in 30, 60 , and 90 days from seed, depending on the variety. Even Mama had success with zinnias. Flowers were her gardening challenge.
Easy to grow and wonderfully low-maintenance! Zinnias bring vibrant beauty and pollinator-friendly charm to any outdoor space. We love the crazy mix of colors. Ours are sprouting as I write. I check every day to see the progress. A bonus is that the hummingbirds seem to like the red ones.
This scriptures uses "lilies" or "wildflowers," depending on the translations. We have daylilies in our yard. They do survive and thrive after our cold winters. In fact, planting them is a commitment. They are hearty and determined. They have a long blooming season, so we enjoy them. I think of them when I read this scripture:
"Consider the lilies (wildflowers in some translations), how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these." -Luke 12:27
Look for the new life that springs from seeds planted from blooms that die in the fall. Rebirth is always amazing.
Today, I am grateful for wildflowers.
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