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About Aster and Lily


About Lily and Aster


Color

Color
Pink, Purple, Red, White   
Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow   

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

Stem Size
0"   
0"   

Fragrance
NA   
Aromatic   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5   
5
3   
7

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Star   
Trumpet   

Height
8.00 cm   
11
3.00 cm   
15

Diameter
2.00 cm   
12
6.00 cm   
7

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, Part Sun   
Full Sun, Part Sun   

Watering
Enough   
Diligently   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy   
Loamy   

The pH of Soil
6.00   
6
5.50   
8

Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus   
Lime stone   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

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

List of Diseases
Powdery Mildew, Rust   
blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust   

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

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Not Available   

Origin
Eurasia   
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere   

Interesting Facts of
  • 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.
  
  • In Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
  • Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years   
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years   

Habit
Shrubs   
Shrubs   

Flower Meaning
  
Not Available   

Astrological Flower
  
Not Available   

Birth Month Flower
  
Not Available   

Flower Availability
  
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache   
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach   

Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory   
Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns   

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

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
  
Not Available   

Cosmetic Uses
Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes   
Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils   

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

Allergy
NA   
Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing   

Family

Common Name
  
Not Available   

Tribe
  
Not Available   

Scientific Name
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae   
Lilium   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Asterales   
Liliales   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Family
Asteraceae   
Liliaceae   

Sub Family
Asteroideae   
Lilioideae   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Aster and Lily color

Aster and Lily come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Aster and Lily color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Aster is Star in shape and has NA fragrance whereas Trumpet shaped Lily has Aromatic fragrance.

More facts about Aster and Lily

You must be eager to know more facts about Aster and Lily. Did you know Aster has originated in Eurasia while Lily has originated in Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere. One of the Interesting Facts about Aster and Lily is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Aster and Lily Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Aster and Lily uses in this section. Aster and Lily have many medicinal properties. Besides, Aster is given on special occasions like Wedding whereas Lily on Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding. Aster and Lily also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Aster and Lily Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Aster and Lily Family classification here. Aster and Lily belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.

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