Color
Orange, White, Yellow
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, 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
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well-drained
Loamy, Sandy
Essential Fertilizers
Sulphur
Lime stone
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Nematodes, Spider Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies
List of Diseases
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown rot, Downy mildew, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust, Wilt
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew
Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season
Origin
America, Australasia, Central Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Mexico
Interesting Facts of
- Name "daisy" means "day's eyes" and when given to another person stands for transfer of secret from the giver to the receiver.
- Daisy opens the flower at dawn and closes it at night.
- 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
Uses
Decoration
Decoration
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures Constipation, Cures Urinal tract inflammations, Good for liver and gallbladder, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Cystitis, Regulates the Menstruation cycle
Cures Constipation
Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Natural Healer, Treats mouth sores
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer
Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Salads, Teas
Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Used as a by- product in fairness creams, Used in Perfumes
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Occasional Uses
Father's Day, Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day, Wedding
Allergy
Asthma, Dark circles under eyes, Hayfever, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Itchy throat, Persistent upward rubbing of nose, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Sneezing
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching
Scientific Name
Bellis perennis
Zinnia Elegans
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyta
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Sub Family
Asteroideae
Asteroideae
More about Daisy and Zinnia Facts and color
You must be curious to know more about Daisy and Zinnia facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Daisy and Zinnia. Daisy comes in Orange, White, Yellow colors whereas Zinnia flowers are with Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow colors. Other Daisy and Zinnia facts will definitely amuse you.
Daisy 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 Daisy and Zinnia growing conditions. Daisy requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Well-drained soil. Zinnia needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Daisy and Zinnia facts in the sections below.
Daisy and Zinnia Facts
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Daisy and Zinnia Classification
After knowing about various Daisy and Zinnia facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Daisy and Zinnia classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Daisy and Zinnia is Bellis perennis and Zinnia Elegans respectively. Daisy 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.