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About Sunflower and Lavender


Color

Color
Blue, Pink   
Yellow   

Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love   
Yellow - Happiness and Friendship   

Stem Size
0"   
0"   

Fragrance
Aromatic   
Spicy   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5   
5
34   
1

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bell   
Sun   

Height
60.00 cm   
2
50.00 cm   
3

Diameter
Not Available   
7.50 cm   
5

Line
Not Available   
Not Available   

Silhouette
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Texture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Size
0"   
0"   

Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun   

Watering
Diligently   
Enough   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained   
Loamy, Sandy   

The pH of Soil
6.50   
4
6.00   
6

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone   
Lime stone   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Whiteflies   
NA   

List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Root Rot   
NA   

Bloom Time
All Summer Season   
All Summer Season   

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Africa, Mediterranean Region, Southern Asia   
North America, South America   

Interesting Facts of
  • In ancient times Lavenders were used for mummification in Egypt.
  • The word lavender has originated from a latin word 'Lavare' which means 'to wash'.
  
  • 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.
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years   
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years   

Habit
Shrubs   
Herbs   

Flower Meaning
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Health Benefits
Cures abdominal diseases, Reduces risk of cancer, Regulates the Menstruation cycle   
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections   

Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties   
Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties   

Culinary Uses
Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches   
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches   

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Used after facial and cleansing, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps   
Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils   

Occasional Uses
Wedding   
Friendship Day, Wedding   

Allergy
NA   
Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing   

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Lavandula   
Helianthus   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Lamiales   
Asterales   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Family
Lamiaceae   
Asteraceae   

Sub Family
Nepetoideae   
Asteroideae   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Lavender and Sunflower color

Lavender and Sunflower come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Lavender and Sunflower 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. Lavender is Bell in shape and has Aromatic fragrance whereas Sun shaped Sunflower has Spicy fragrance.

More facts about Lavender and Sunflower

You must be eager to know more facts about Lavender and Sunflower. Did you know Lavender has originated in Africa, Mediterranean Region, Southern Asia while Sunflower has originated in North America, South America. One of the Interesting Facts about Lavender and Sunflower is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Lavender and Sunflower Uses

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

Learn about Lavender and Sunflower Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Lavender and Sunflower Family classification here. Lavender and Sunflower 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.

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