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
Line
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Silhouette
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Blossom Texture
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Form
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loamy
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
All Summer Season, Fall Season
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
Uses
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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
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
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Scientific Name
Zinnia Elegans
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Sub Family
Asteroideae
Asteroideae
Genus
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Number of Species
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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.
Zinnia and Aster Facts
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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.