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About Lavender and Periwinkle


About Periwinkle and Lavender


Color

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"   

Fragrance
Aromatic   
Floral   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5   
5
5   
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bell   
Funnel   

Height
60.00 cm   
2
6.00 cm   
12

Diameter
Not Available   
2.00 cm   
12

Line
Not Available   
Not Available   

Silhouette
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Texture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Size
0"   
0"   

Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

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
6.50   
4
6.00   
6

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
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

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   
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years   

Habit
Shrubs   
Shrubs   

Flower Meaning
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

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   
NA   

Other Benefits
  
  

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
NA   
Contact Dermatitis   

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Lavandula   
Vinca   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Lamiales   
Gentianales   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Family
Lamiaceae   
Apocynaceae   

Sub Family
Nepetoideae   
NA   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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.

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