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About Gardenia and Yarrow

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Color

Color

White, Yellow
Pink, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"
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Fragrance

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Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

54
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval
Umbrella

Height

5.00 cm2.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

5.00 cm2.00 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
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Silhouette

-
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Blossom Texture

-
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Blossom Size

0"0"
0 0
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Form

-
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Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun

Watering

Diligently
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained
Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

4.506.00
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs
Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew

Bloom Time

Spring Season
All Summer Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere

Interesting Facts of

  • The national flower of Pakistan is Gardenia and is named after a famous botanist, Dr Alexander Garden.
  • It turns coffee colored brown if touched by water.
  • Achillea millefolium is the scientific name of Yarrow flower. To treat battle wounds of soldiers Achilles used yarrow, and thus the plant is named after him.
  • Yarrow is also called as 'Poor man's pepper' as it has bitter and pungent taste.

Lifespan

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

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Medicinal

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures abdominal diseases, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces Hemorrhoids, Reduces risk of cancer, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent, Enhances Digestion, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin

Culinary Uses

Preserved in honey, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in pickles, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Wedding
Decoration, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Contact Dermatitis
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Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Gardenia jasminoides
Achillea millefolium

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales
Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Rubiaceae
Asteraceae

Sub Family

Ixoroideae
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Genus

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Number of Species

142110
3 25000
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Information about Gardenia and Yarrow

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 Gardenia and Yarrow in the sections below.

Gardenia and Yarrow color

Gardenia and Yarrow come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Gardenia and Yarrow 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. Gardenia is Oval in shape and has fragrance whereas Umbrella shaped Yarrow has Spicy fragrance.

More facts about Gardenia and Yarrow

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

Gardenia and Yarrow Uses

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

Learn about Gardenia and Yarrow Family classification

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