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Sunflower and Lily


Color

Color
Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow   
Yellow   

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship   
Yellow - Happiness and Friendship   

Stem Size
0"   
0"   

Fragrance
Aromatic   
Spicy   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3   
7
34   
1

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Trumpet   
Sun   

Height
3.00 cm   
15
50.00 cm   
3

Diameter
6.00 cm   
7
7.50 cm   
5

Line
Not Available   
Not Available   

Silhouette
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Texture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Size
0"   
0"   

Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun   
Full Sun   

Watering
Diligently   
Enough   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy   
Loamy, Sandy   

The pH of Soil
5.50   
8
6.00   
6

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone   
Lime stone   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips   
NA   

List of Diseases
blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust   
NA   

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season   
All Summer Season   

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
Not Available   
  

Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere   
North America, South America   

Interesting Facts of
  • In Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
  • Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.
  
  • 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.
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years   
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years   

Habit
Shrubs   
Herbs   

Flower Meaning
Not Available   
  

Astrological Flower
Not Available   
  

Birth Month Flower
Not Available   
  

Flower Availability
Not Available   
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach   
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections   

Medicinal Uses
Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns   
Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties   

Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches   
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches   

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
Not Available   
  

Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils   
Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils   

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding   
Friendship Day, Wedding   

Allergy
Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing   
Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing   

Family

Common Name
Not Available   
  

Tribe
Not Available   
  

Scientific Name
Lilium   
Helianthus   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyta   
Spermatophyta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Liliales   
Asterales   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Family
Liliaceae   
Asteraceae   

Sub Family
Lilioideae   
Asteroideae   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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More about Lily and Sunflower Facts and color

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

Lily and Sunflower growing conditions

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

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Lily and Sunflower Classification

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

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