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About Lily and Periwinkle


About Periwinkle and Lily


Color

Color
Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow   
Blue, Pink, Red, White   

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship   
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
3   
7
5   
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Trumpet   
Funnel   

Height
3.00 cm   
15
6.00 cm   
12

Diameter
6.00 cm   
7
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, Part Sun   
Full Sun, Part Sun   

Watering
Diligently   
Enough   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy   
Clay   

The pH of Soil
5.50   
8
6.00   
6

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone   
Phosphorus   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips   
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies   

List of Diseases
blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust   
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot   

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season   
Spring Season   

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
Not Available   
  

Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere   
Europe, France, Spain   

Interesting Facts of
  • In Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
  • Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.
  
  • 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
Not Available   
  

Astrological Flower
Not Available   
  

Birth Month Flower
Not Available   
  

Flower Availability
Not Available   
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach   
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer   

Medicinal Uses
Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns   
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores   

Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches   
NA   

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
Not Available   
  

Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils   
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes   

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding   
Decoration   

Allergy
Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing   
Contact Dermatitis   

Family

Common Name
Not Available   
  

Tribe
Not Available   
  

Scientific Name
Lilium   
Vinca   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyta   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Liliales   
Gentianales   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Family
Liliaceae   
Apocynaceae   

Sub Family
Lilioideae   
NA   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Lily and Periwinkle color

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

More facts about Lily and Periwinkle

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

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Lily and Periwinkle Uses

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

Learn about Lily and Periwinkle Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Lily and Periwinkle Family classification here. Lily and Periwinkle belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyta super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.

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