Aster

Zinnia

Aster and Zinnia

Aster

Zinnia

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Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, 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

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Star

Dome

Height

8.00 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, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.005.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Rust

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

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Eurasia

Mexico

Interesting Facts of

The name Aster comes from Greek word Aster which means 'Star'.
The flower looks like a single flower, but it is actually a cluster of about 300 small yellow disk flowers surrounded by colorful petals.

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

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, 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, Natural Healer

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Salads, Teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Wedding

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

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

18022

3 25000

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About Aster and Zinnia

It is said that earth laughs with flowers. Be it Fragrant Flowers or non-fragrant flowers, they keep the surrounding cheerful. They are the best gift from mother earth. Let’s know about Aster and Zinnia facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Aster and Zinnia Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about Aster and Zinnia facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Aster and Zinnia. Aster comes in Pink, Purple, Red, White colors whereas Zinnia flowers are with Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow colors. Other Aster and Zinnia facts will definitely amuse you.

Aster and Zinnia growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Aster and Zinnia growing conditions. Aster requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy soil. Zinnia needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Aster and Zinnia facts in the sections below.

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Aster and Zinnia Classification

After knowing about various Aster and Zinnia facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Aster and Zinnia classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Aster and Zinnia is Symphyotrichum novae-angliae and Zinnia Elegans respectively. Aster belongs to Asteraceae family whereas Zinnia falls under Asteraceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.