Aster

Zinnia

Aster and Zinnia

Aster

Zinnia

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

1.1.1 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

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

Sunflower

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Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

Rank: 6 (Overall)▶

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Lily

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8 (Lotus)

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Star

Dome

1.5.2 Height

Lavender

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8.00 cm

Rank: 11 (Overall)▶

15.00 cm

Rank: 9 (Overall)▶

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Verbena

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20 (Baby's Breath)

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1.5.3 Diameter

Daffodil

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2.00 cm

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

15.00 cm

Rank: 3 (Overall)▶

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Iris

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6 (Lily)

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1.6 Line

Not Available

1.7 Silhouette

Not Available

1.8 Blossom Texture

Not Available

1.9 Blossom Size

1.10 Form

Not Available

2 Care

2.1 Growing Conditions of

2.1.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Enough

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Loamy

Loamy, Sandy

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

Dandelion

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6.00

Rank: 6 (Overall)▶

5.50

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

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Gardenia

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6 (Daisy)

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Lime stone

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Rust

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

2.4 Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Eurasia

Mexico

3.2 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.

3.3 Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

3.4 Habit

Shrubs

3.5 Flower Meaning

3.6 Astrological Flower

3.7 Birth Month Flower

3.8 Flower Availability

4 Benefits

4.1 Uses

Not Available

4.2 Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Cures Constipation

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Salads, Teas

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Wedding

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Zinnia Elegans

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

5.6 Class

Magnoliopsida

5.7 Family

Asteraceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Asteroideae

5.8 Genus

Not Available

5.9 Number of Species

Not Available

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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.