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About Zinnia and Sunflower

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1 Color
1.1 Color
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
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
Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
1.2 Stem Size
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1.3 Fragrance
NA
Spicy
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
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4
Rank: 6 (Overall)
34
Rank: 1 (Overall)
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Dome
Sun
1.5.2 Height
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15.00 cm
Rank: 9 (Overall)
50.00 cm
Rank: 3 (Overall)
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1.5.3 Diameter
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15.00 cm
Rank: 3 (Overall)
7.50 cm
Rank: 5 (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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5.50
Rank: 8 (Overall)
6.00
Rank: 6 (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
Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies
NA
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew
NA
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season
All Summer Season
2.5 Vase Life
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0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Mexico
North America, South America
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.
  • 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.
3.3 Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
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
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 bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer
Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
Salads, Teas
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Thanksgiving Day, Wedding
Friendship Day, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching
Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Zinnia Elegans
Helianthus
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyta
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
Not Available
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5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

Information about Zinnia and Sunflower

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 Sunflower in the sections below.

Zinnia and Sunflower color

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

More facts about Zinnia and Sunflower

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

Zinnia and Sunflower Uses

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

Learn about Zinnia and Sunflower Family classification

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

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