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About Lavender and Periwinkle

1 Color
1.1 Color
Blue, Pink
Blue, Pink, Red, White
1.1.1 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
1.2 Stem Size
0"0"
0 0
1.3 Fragrance
Aromatic
Floral
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
55
All About Lily
3 34
1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Bell
Funnel
1.5.2 Height
60.00 cm6.00 cm
All About Verbena
1 60
1.5.3 Diameter
NA2.00 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
Full Sun, Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Diligently
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Well-drained
Clay
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
6.506.00
All About Gardenia
4.5 7.5
2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone
Phosphorus
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Root Rot
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
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0 0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Africa, Mediterranean Region, Southern Asia
Europe, France, Spain
3.2 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.
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
Cures abdominal diseases, Reduces risk of cancer, Regulates the Menstruation cycle
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
4.2.1 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
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
NA
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 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
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
Lavandula
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
Lamiales
Gentianales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Lamiaceae
Apocynaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Nepetoideae
NA
5.8 Genus
Not Available
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
NANA

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.

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.