Aster

Zinnia

About Aster and Zinnia

Aster

Zinnia

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Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Star

Dome

Height

8.00 cm15.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

2.00 cm15.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.005.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Rust

Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Eurasia

Mexico

Interesting Facts of

The name Aster comes from Greek word Aster which means 'Star'.
The flower looks like a single flower, but it is actually a cluster of about 300 small yellow disk flowers surrounded by colorful petals.

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.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Cures Constipation

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Salads, Teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Wedding

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Zinnia Elegans

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

18022

3 25000

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Information about Aster and Zinnia

Flowers play an important role in our life. Flowers for Occasions are used for expressing feelings or for the purpose of beautification. Every flower, due to different shape, structure, and fragrance has a different personality. Get all information about Aster and Zinnia in the sections below.

Aster and Zinnia color

Aster and Zinnia come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Aster and Zinnia color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Aster is Star in shape and has fragrance whereas Dome shaped Zinnia has fragrance.

More facts about Aster and Zinnia

You must be eager to know more facts about Aster and Zinnia. Did you know Aster has originated in Eurasia while Zinnia has originated in Mexico. One of the Interesting Facts about Aster and Zinnia is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Aster and Zinnia Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Aster and Zinnia uses in this section. Aster and Zinnia have many medicinal properties. Besides, Aster is given on special occasions like Wedding whereas Zinnia on Thanksgiving Day, Wedding. Aster and Zinnia also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Aster and Zinnia Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Aster and Zinnia Family classification here. Aster and Zinnia belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.