Lavender

Periwinkle

About Lavender and Periwinkle

Lavender

Periwinkle

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Color

Blue, Pink

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Color Meaning

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

Stem Size

0"0"

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Fragrance

Aromatic

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bell

Funnel

Height

60.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

-2.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Diligently

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

Clay

The pH of Soil

6.506.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Whiteflies

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Root Rot

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season

Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Mediterranean Region, Southern Asia

Europe, France, Spain

Interesting Facts of

In ancient times Lavenders were used for mummification in Egypt.
The word lavender has originated from a latin word 'Lavare' which means 'to wash'.

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

Aromatherapy

Medicinal

Health Benefits

Cures abdominal diseases, Reduces risk of cancer, Regulates the Menstruation cycle

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties

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

Culinary Uses

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

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used after facial and cleansing, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Wedding

Decoration

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Lavandula

Vinca

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Lamiales

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Lamiaceae

Apocynaceae

Sub Family

Nepetoideae

Genus

Number of Species

47200

3 25000

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Information about Lavender 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 Lavender and Periwinkle in the sections below.

Lavender and Periwinkle color

Lavender and Periwinkle come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Lavender 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. Lavender is Bell in shape and has Aromatic fragrance whereas Funnel shaped Periwinkle has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Lavender and Periwinkle

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

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Lavender and Periwinkle Uses

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

Learn about Lavender and Periwinkle Family classification

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