Verbena

Zinnia

About Verbena and Zinnia

Verbena

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

Citrus

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Dome

Height

1.00 cm15.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

18.00 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

Watering

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay, Sandy

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

5.805.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Spider Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Crown gall rot, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot

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

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

America, Europe

Mexico

Interesting Facts of

The Verbena leaves often have light to heavy covering of hair.
The verbena fruit splits into four, each containing one seed.

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

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

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures Constipation, Good for liver and gallbladder, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Reduces Hemorrhoids, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Cures Constipation

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an antioxidant, Enhances Digestion, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Culinary Uses

Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Salads, Teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Decoration

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Verbena officinalis

Zinnia Elegans

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Lamiales

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Verbenaceae

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

25022

3 25000

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Information about Verbena 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 Verbena and Zinnia in the sections below.

Verbena and Zinnia color

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

More facts about Verbena and Zinnia

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

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Verbena and Zinnia Uses

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

Learn about Verbena and Zinnia Family classification

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