Periwinkle

Zinnia

Periwinkle and Zinnia

Periwinkle

Zinnia

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Color

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

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

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Funnel

Dome

Height

6.00 cm15.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

2.00 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, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.005.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

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

Bloom Time

Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Europe, France, Spain

Mexico

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.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal

Decoration

Health Benefits

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

Cures Constipation

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Culinary Uses

Salads, Teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Decoration

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Vinca

Zinnia Elegans

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Apocynaceae

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

20022

3 25000

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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.

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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.