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1 Color
1.1 Color
Yellow
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
1.1.1 Color Meaning
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
1.2 Stem Size
0"
0"
1.3 Fragrance
Spicy
NA
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
Sunflower
34
Rank: 1 (Overall)
4
Rank: 6 (Overall)
Lily
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Sun
Dome
1.5.2 Height
Lavender
50.00 cm
Rank: 3 (Overall)
15.00 cm
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Verbena
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1.5.3 Diameter
Daffodil
7.50 cm
Rank: 5 (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
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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
Full Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
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
Lime stone
Lime stone
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
NA
Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
NA
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season
2.5 Vase Life
0
0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
North America, South America
Mexico
3.2 Interesting Facts of
  • 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.
  • 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
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
3.4 Habit
Herbs
Shrubs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
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4.2 Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections
Cures Constipation
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Salads, Teas
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Friendship Day, Wedding
Thanksgiving Day, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Helianthus
Zinnia Elegans
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyta
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Asterales
Asterales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Asteroideae
Asteroideae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
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5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

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

More about Sunflower and Zinnia Facts and color

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

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

Sunflower and Zinnia Facts

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Sunflower and Zinnia Classification

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

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