Zinnia

Aster

Zinnia and Aster

Zinnia

Aster

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Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Pink, Purple, Red, White

Color Meaning

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, 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

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Dome

Star

Height

15.00 cm8.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

15.00 cm2.00 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, Part Sun

Watering

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loamy

The pH of Soil

5.506.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

List of Diseases

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

Powdery Mildew, Rust

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mexico

Eurasia

Interesting Facts of

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.

The name Aster comes from Greek word Aster which means 'Star'.
The flower looks like a single flower, but it is actually a cluster of about 300 small yellow disk flowers surrounded by colorful petals.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Cures Constipation

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory

Culinary Uses

Salads, Teas

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Zinnia Elegans

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

22180

3 25000

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About Zinnia and Aster

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

More about Zinnia and Aster Facts and color

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

Zinnia and Aster growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Zinnia and Aster growing conditions. Zinnia requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Aster needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy soil. Get other Zinnia and Aster facts in the sections below.

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Zinnia and Aster Classification

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