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Periwinkle and Zinnia

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1 Color
1.1 Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, 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
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1.3 Fragrance
Floral
NA
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
Sunflower
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
4
Rank: 6 (Overall)
Lily
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Funnel
Dome
1.5.2 Height
Lavender
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
15.00 cm
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Verbena
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1.5.3 Diameter
Daffodil
2.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
15.00 cm
Rank: 3 (Overall)
Iris
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1.6 Line
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Silhouette
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Blossom Size
0"
0"
1.10 Form
Not Available
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2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Clay
Loamy, Sandy
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
Dandelion
6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
5.50
Rank: 8 (Overall)
Gardenia
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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, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew
2.4 Bloom Time
Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season
2.5 Vase Life
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3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Europe, France, Spain
Mexico
3.2 Interesting Facts of
  • About 2,000 pounds of dried periwinkle leaves are used to extract just 1 gram of vinblastine.
  • Periwinkles ensures baby's long life when kept at the side of the newborn baby and when kept around candles keeps the love of the newlyweds forever.
  • 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
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
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4.2 Health Benefits
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
Cures Constipation
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
NA
Salads, Teas
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Decoration
Thanksgiving Day, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Contact Dermatitis
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Vinca
Zinnia Elegans
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Gentianales
Asterales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Apocynaceae
Asteraceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
NA
Asteroideae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

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

More about Periwinkle and Zinnia Facts and color

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

Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle and Zinnia growing conditions. Periwinkle requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Clay soil. Zinnia needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Periwinkle and Zinnia facts in the sections below.

Periwinkle and Zinnia Facts

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Periwinkle and Zinnia Classification

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

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