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Color

Color

Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, 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

Spicy
-

Petals

Number Of Petals

44
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Umbrella
Dome

Height

2.00 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
Full Sun

Watering

Enough
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.005.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone
Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips
Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

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

Bloom Time

All Summer Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

00
0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere
Mexico

Interesting Facts of

  • Achillea millefolium is the scientific name of Yarrow flower. To treat battle wounds of soldiers Achilles used yarrow, and thus the plant is named after him.
  • Yarrow is also called as 'Poor man's pepper' as it has bitter and pungent taste.
  • 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

Herbs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces Hemorrhoids, Reduces risk of cancer, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache
Cures Constipation

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent, Enhances Digestion, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas
Salads, Teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Decoration, Wedding
Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Allergy

-
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Achillea millefolium
Zinnia Elegans

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales
Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae
Asteraceae

Sub Family

-
Asteroideae

Genus

-
-

Number of Species

11022
3 25000
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About Yarrow 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 Yarrow and Zinnia facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Yarrow and Zinnia Facts and color

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

Yarrow 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 Yarrow and Zinnia growing conditions. Yarrow 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 Yarrow and Zinnia facts in the sections below.

Yarrow and Zinnia Facts

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Yarrow and Zinnia Classification

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