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1 Color
1.1 Color
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
1.2 Stem Size
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0"
1.3 Fragrance
NA
Floral
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
Sunflower
4
Rank: 6 (Overall)
6
Rank: 4 (Overall)
Lily
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Dome
Bowl
1.5.2 Height
Lavender
15.00 cm
Rank: 9 (Overall)
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Verbena
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1.5.3 Diameter
Daffodil
15.00 cm
Rank: 3 (Overall)
1.00 cm
Rank: 15 (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
Not Available
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, Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
Dandelion
5.50
Rank: 8 (Overall)
6.80
Rank: 3 (Overall)
Gardenia
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone
Lime stone, Nitrogen
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew
Nematodes
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
0
0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Mexico
Asia, Europe, United States
3.2 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.
  • In Greek mythology Iris is called the goddess of rainbow, as this flower comes in various colors just as rainbow.
  • The purple iris is the Tennessee's state flower.
3.3 Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
3.4 Habit
Shrubs
Herbs, Shrubs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
Not Available
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4.2 Health Benefits
Cures Constipation
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
Salads, Teas
NA
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Thanksgiving Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Zinnia Elegans
Iris Versicolor
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Asterales
Liliales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
5.7 Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Asteroideae
Iridoideae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

About Zinnia and Iris

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

More about Zinnia and Iris Facts and color

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

Zinnia and Iris 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 Iris growing conditions. Zinnia requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Iris needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Zinnia and Iris facts in the sections below.

Zinnia and Iris Facts

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Zinnia and Iris Classification

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

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