Zinnia

Iris

About Zinnia and Iris

Zinnia

Iris

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

1.1.1 Color Meaning

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Floral

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

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Rank: 4 (Overall)▶

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Dome

Bowl

1.5.2 Height

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15.00 cm

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6.00 cm

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

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1.5.3 Diameter

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15.00 cm

Rank: 3 (Overall)▶

1.00 cm

Rank: 15 (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

1.10 Form

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2 Care

2.1 Growing Conditions of

2.1.1 Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Enough

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

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5.50

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6.80

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Lime stone, Nitrogen

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

2.3.2 List of Diseases

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

Nematodes

2.4 Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Mexico

Asia, Europe, United States

3.2 Interesting Facts of

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.

In Greek mythology Iris is called the goddess of rainbow, as this flower comes in various colors just as rainbow.
The purple iris is the Tennessee's state flower.

3.3 Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

3.4 Habit

Shrubs

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

Cures Constipation

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

Salads, Teas

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Anniversary, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Zinnia Elegans

Iris Versicolor

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

Spermatophyte

5.5.1 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5.2 Order

Asterales

Liliales

5.6 Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

5.7 Family

Asteraceae

Iridaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Asteroideae

Iridoideae

5.8 Genus

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5.9 Number of Species

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Information about Zinnia and Iris

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 Zinnia and Iris in the sections below.

Zinnia and Iris color

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

More facts about Zinnia and Iris

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

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Zinnia and Iris Uses

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

Learn about Zinnia and Iris Family classification

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