Periwinkle

Zinnia

About Periwinkle and Zinnia

Periwinkle

Zinnia

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Color

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, 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

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Funnel

Dome

Height

6.00 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

Clay

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, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

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

Bloom Time

Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Europe, France, Spain

Mexico

Interesting Facts of

About 2,000 pounds of dried periwinkle leaves are used to extract just 1 gram of vinblastine.
Periwinkles ensures baby's long life when kept at the side of the newborn baby and when kept around candles keeps the love of the newlyweds forever.

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

Medicinal

Decoration

Health Benefits

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

Cures Constipation

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Culinary Uses

Salads, Teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Decoration

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Vinca

Zinnia Elegans

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Apocynaceae

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

20022

3 25000

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Information about Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle and Zinnia in the sections below.

Periwinkle and Zinnia color

Periwinkle and Zinnia come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Periwinkle 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. Periwinkle is Funnel in shape and has Floral fragrance whereas Dome shaped Zinnia has fragrance.

More facts about Periwinkle and Zinnia

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

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Periwinkle and Zinnia Uses

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

Learn about Periwinkle and Zinnia Family classification

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