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Color

Color
Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow  
Yellow  

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  
Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Aromatic  
Spicy  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3  
7
34  
1

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Trumpet  
Sun  

Height
3.00 cm  
15
50.00 cm  
3

Diameter
6.00 cm  
7
7.50 cm  
5

Line
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Not Available  

Silhouette
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Blossom Texture
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Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
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Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy  
Loamy, Sandy  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
6.00  
6

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone  
Lime stone  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips  
NA  

List of Diseases
blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust  
NA  

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  
All Summer Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
Not Available  
  

Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere  
North America, South America  

Interesting Facts of
  • In Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
  • Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.
  
  • This flower actually tracks the position of the Sun in sky.
  • Tallest sunflower was grown of about 25' 5.5" height in in the Netherlands in 1986.
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  

Habit
Shrubs  
Herbs  

Flower Meaning
Not Available  
  

Astrological Flower
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Birth Month Flower
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Flower Availability
Not Available  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available  
Not Available  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach  
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections  

Medicinal Uses
Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns  
Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties  

Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
Not Available  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils  
Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding  
Friendship Day, Wedding  

Allergy
Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing  
Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing  

Family

Common Name
Not Available  
  

Tribe
Not Available  
  

Scientific Name
Lilium  
Helianthus  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyta  
Spermatophyta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Liliales  
Asterales  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Liliaceae  
Asteraceae  

Sub Family
Lilioideae  
Asteroideae  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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More about Lily and Sunflower Facts and color

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

Lily and Sunflower growing conditions

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

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Lily and Sunflower Classification

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

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