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Zinnia and Periwinkle

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1 Color
1.1 Color
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Blue, Pink, Red, White
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, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
1.2 Stem Size
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1.3 Fragrance
NA
Floral
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
Sunflower
4
Rank: 6 (Overall)
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
Lily
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Dome
Funnel
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)
2.00 cm
Rank: 12 (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, Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
Dandelion
5.50
Rank: 8 (Overall)
6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
Gardenia
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone
Phosphorus
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
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
Europe, France, Spain
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.
  • About 2,000 pounds of dried periwinkle leaves are used to extract just 1 gram of vinblastine.
  • Periwinkles ensures baby's long life when kept at the side of the newborn baby and when kept around candles keeps the love of the newlyweds forever.
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
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
Cures Constipation
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
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
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Thanksgiving Day, Wedding
Decoration
4.4 Allergy
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching
Contact Dermatitis
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Zinnia Elegans
Vinca
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
Gentianales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Asteraceae
Apocynaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Asteroideae
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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 Zinnia and Periwinkle

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

More about Zinnia and Periwinkle Facts and color

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

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

Zinnia and Periwinkle Facts

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Zinnia and Periwinkle Classification

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

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