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Marigold and Sunflower


Color

Color
Yellow  
Orange, Yellow  

Color Meaning
Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Spicy  
Aromatic  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
34  
1
Not Available  

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Sun  
Oval  

Height
50.00 cm  
3
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
7.50 cm  
5
4.00 cm  
9

Line
Not Available  
Not Available  

Silhouette
Not Available  
Not Available  

Blossom Texture
Not Available  
Not Available  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
Not Available  
Not Available  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy  
Clay, Loamy, Sandy  

The pH of Soil
6.00  
6
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone  
Lime stone, Potassium  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
NA  
Aphids, moths, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thrips, Whiteflies  

List of Diseases
NA  
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot  

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

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
North America, South America  
Mexico, North America, South America  

Interesting Facts of
  • 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.
  
  • Marigold is believed to be the Herb of the Sun.
  • Marigolds were used in Welsh culture to predict climatic conditions.
  

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

Habit
Herbs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available  
Not Available  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections  
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer  

Medicinal Uses
Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties  
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an antioxidant  

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

Other Benefits
  
  

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

Occasional Uses
Friendship Day, Wedding  
Wedding  

Allergy
Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing  
Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin  

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Helianthus  
Tagetes  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyta  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Asterales  
Asterales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Asteraceae  
Asteraceae  

Sub Family
Asteroideae  
Asteroideae  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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