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About Aster and Periwinkle

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1 Color
1.1 Color
Pink, Purple, Red, White
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
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
1.2 Stem Size
0"0"
0 0
1.3 Fragrance
NA
Floral
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
55
All About Lily
3 34
1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Star
Funnel
1.5.2 Height
8.00 cm6.00 cm
All About Verbena
1 60
1.5.3 Diameter
2.00 cm2.00 cm
All About Iris
1 50
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"
0 0
1.10 Form
Not Available
Not Available
2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
6.006.00
All About Gardenia
4.5 7.5
2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus
Phosphorus
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Powdery Mildew, Rust
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
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3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Eurasia
Europe, France, Spain
3.2 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.
  • 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
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
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
Not Available
Not Available
4.2 Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
NA
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Wedding
Decoration
4.4 Allergy
NA
Contact Dermatitis
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
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
NA
5.8 Genus
Not Available
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
NANA

Information about Aster and Periwinkle

Flowers play an important role in our life. Flowers for Occasions are used for expressing feelings or for the purpose of beautification. Every flower, due to different shape, structure, and fragrance has a different personality. Get all information about Aster and Periwinkle in the sections below.

Aster and Periwinkle color

Aster and Periwinkle come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Aster and Periwinkle 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 Funnel shaped Periwinkle has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Aster and Periwinkle

You must be eager to know more facts about Aster and Periwinkle. Did you know Aster has originated in Eurasia while Periwinkle has originated in Europe, France, Spain. One of the Interesting Facts about Aster and Periwinkle is that they can survive almost in pots.

Aster and Periwinkle Uses

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

Learn about Aster and Periwinkle Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Aster and Periwinkle Family classification here. Aster and Periwinkle 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.