Marigold

Zinnia

Marigold and Zinnia

Marigold

Zinnia

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Color

Orange, Yellow

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, 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

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Aromatic

Petals

Number Of Petals

1004

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval

Dome

Height

6.00 cm15.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

4.00 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

Watering

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

5.505.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Potassium

Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, moths, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thrips, Whiteflies

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot

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

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mexico, North America, South America

Mexico

Interesting Facts of

Marigold is believed to be the Herb of the Sun.
Marigolds were used in Welsh culture to predict climatic conditions.

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

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, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

Cures Constipation

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an antioxidant

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Salads, Teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Wedding

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Tagetes

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

5022

3 25000

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About Marigold 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 Marigold and Zinnia facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Marigold and Zinnia Facts and color

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

Marigold 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 Marigold and Zinnia growing conditions. Marigold requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Clay, Loamy, Sandy soil. Zinnia needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Marigold and Zinnia facts in the sections below.

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Marigold and Zinnia Classification

After knowing about various Marigold and Zinnia facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Marigold and Zinnia classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Marigold and Zinnia is Tagetes and Zinnia Elegans respectively. Marigold 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.