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Each year many people and their pets are stung by a large caterpillar with black spines that emerges in the spring. So, what is that stinging caterpillar?

Zinnias are beloved flowers for the garden for their bright, cheerful colors and large flower heads on tall, single stalks. They are great for cut flower production or for just adding bright colors to the landscape. They bloom from late spring through the fall, providing an extended bloom period.