Yarrow

Zinnia

About Yarrow and Zinnia

Yarrow

Zinnia

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Color

Pink, Red, White, Yellow

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

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

Stem Size

0"0"

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Fragrance

Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Umbrella

Dome

Height

2.00 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

Watering

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.005.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew

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

Bloom Time

All Summer Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere

Mexico

Interesting Facts of

Achillea millefolium is the scientific name of Yarrow flower. To treat battle wounds of soldiers Achilles used yarrow, and thus the plant is named after him.
Yarrow is also called as 'Poor man's pepper' as it has bitter and pungent taste.

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

Herbs

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces Hemorrhoids, Reduces risk of cancer, 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, Enhances Digestion, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas

Salads, Teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Decoration, Wedding

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Achillea millefolium

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

11022

3 25000

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Information about Yarrow 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 Yarrow and Zinnia in the sections below.

Yarrow and Zinnia color

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

More facts about Yarrow and Zinnia

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

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Yarrow and Zinnia Uses

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

Learn about Yarrow and Zinnia Family classification

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