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1 Color
1.1 Color
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Yellow
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
1.2 Stem Size
0"
0"
1.3 Fragrance
NA
Spicy
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
Sunflower
4
Rank: 6 (Overall)
34
Rank: 1 (Overall)
Lily
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Dome
Sun
1.5.2 Height
Lavender
15.00 cm
Rank: 9 (Overall)
50.00 cm
Rank: 3 (Overall)
Verbena
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1.5.3 Diameter
Daffodil
15.00 cm
Rank: 3 (Overall)
7.50 cm
Rank: 5 (Overall)
Iris
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1.6 Line
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Silhouette
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
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1.9 Blossom Size
0"
0"
1.10 Form
Not Available
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2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
Dandelion
5.50
Rank: 8 (Overall)
6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
Gardenia
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone
Lime stone
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies
NA
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew
NA
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season
All Summer Season
2.5 Vase Life
0
0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Mexico
North America, South America
3.2 Interesting Facts of
  • Zinnia is derived from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn's name and is the state flower of USA(Indiana).
  • Spanish call it mal de ojos which means sickness of the eye.
  • This flower actually tracks the position of the Sun in sky.
  • Tallest sunflower was grown of about 25' 5.5" height in in the Netherlands in 1986.
3.3 Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
3.4 Habit
Shrubs
Herbs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
Not Available
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4.2 Health Benefits
Cures Constipation
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer
Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
Salads, Teas
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Thanksgiving Day, Wedding
Friendship Day, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching
Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Zinnia Elegans
Helianthus
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyta
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Asterales
Asterales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Asteroideae
Asteroideae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
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5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

About Zinnia and Sunflower

It is said that earth laughs with flowers. Be it Fragrant Flowers or non-fragrant flowers, they keep the surrounding cheerful. They are the best gift from mother earth. Let’s know about Zinnia and Sunflower facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Zinnia and Sunflower Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about Zinnia and Sunflower facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Zinnia and Sunflower. Zinnia comes in Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow colors whereas Sunflower flowers are with Yellow colors. Other Zinnia and Sunflower facts will definitely amuse you.

Zinnia and Sunflower growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Zinnia and Sunflower growing conditions. Zinnia requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Sunflower needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Zinnia and Sunflower facts in the sections below.

Zinnia and Sunflower Facts

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Zinnia and Sunflower Classification

After knowing about various Zinnia and Sunflower facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Zinnia and Sunflower classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Zinnia and Sunflower is Zinnia Elegans and Helianthus respectively. Zinnia belongs to Asteraceae family whereas Sunflower falls under Asteraceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.

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