Anthurium. I had no idea the plants originated in South American rainforests and came to Hawaii in 1889 from London! Hawaii has made them their own by breeding hundreds of new varieties. # Types of Elephant Ears Elephant Ear Hawaiian Punch Plantcetera Growing zinnias from seed is so easy and perfect for beginner gardeners! We live in zone 5 and will start planting our seeds mid May We enjoyed blooms from June early October!, #beginnergardener