Ask the Expert: What kind of flower is this?
Flower no bigger than thumb nail
Grows up to about a foot tall
Alexandra E
Plant Expert Reply:
I believe it is a type of zinnia. Probably a Zinnia augustifolia by the look of the leaf in the picture. Another option would be a type of Dahlia. Both of these genus are in the Asteraceae family and have similar characteristics. A view of the plant and the leaves would help me make a better identification.
I believe the flower is that of a double flowering buttercup. Ranunculus acris ‘flore pleno’.