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About Sunflower and Zinnia

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1 Color
1.1 Color
Yellow
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
1.2 Stem Size
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1.3 Fragrance
Spicy
NA
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
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34
Rank: 1 (Overall)
4
Rank: 6 (Overall)
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Sun
Dome
1.5.2 Height
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50.00 cm
Rank: 3 (Overall)
15.00 cm
Rank: 9 (Overall)
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1.5.3 Diameter
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7.50 cm
Rank: 5 (Overall)
15.00 cm
Rank: 3 (Overall)
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1.6 Line
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1.7 Silhouette
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1.8 Blossom Texture
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1.9 Blossom Size
0"
0"
1.10 Form
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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
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6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
5.50
Rank: 8 (Overall)
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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
NA
Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
NA
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season
2.5 Vase Life
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3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
North America, South America
Mexico
3.2 Interesting Facts of
  • 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.
  • 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.
3.3 Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
3.4 Habit
Herbs
Shrubs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
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4.2 Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections
Cures Constipation
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Salads, Teas
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Friendship Day, Wedding
Thanksgiving Day, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Helianthus
Zinnia Elegans
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyta
Spermatophyte
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
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5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
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Information about Sunflower 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 Sunflower and Zinnia in the sections below.

Sunflower and Zinnia color

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

More facts about Sunflower and Zinnia

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

Sunflower and Zinnia Uses

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

Learn about Sunflower and Zinnia Family classification

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

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