Aster

Periwinkle

About Aster and Periwinkle

Aster

Periwinkle

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Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White

Blue, Pink, Red, White

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

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Star

Funnel

Height

8.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

2.00 cm2.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy

Clay

The pH of Soil

6.006.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Rust

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Eurasia

Europe, France, Spain

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.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Medicinal

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

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory

Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Wedding

Decoration

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Vinca

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Apocynaceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

180200

3 25000

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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 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.

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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.