Pansy

Periwinkle

About Pansy and Periwinkle

Pansy

Periwinkle

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Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Color Meaning

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, 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"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Heart

Funnel

Height

22.90 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

2.00 cm2.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

0 0

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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

5.406.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Gray Molds, Root Rot

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season, Winter Season

Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Asia, Europe

Europe, France, Spain

Interesting Facts of

The flower name Pansy has come from French word 'pensee' and that means thought or remembrance.
The flower resembles to human face.

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

Biennials - completes its life cycle in two years

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Medicinal

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good for liver and gallbladder, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

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

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration

Decoration

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Viola tricolor subsp. tricolor

Vinca

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Violales

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Violaceae

Apocynaceae

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

500200

3 25000

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Information about Pansy 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 Pansy and Periwinkle in the sections below.

Pansy and Periwinkle color

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

More facts about Pansy and Periwinkle

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

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Pansy and Periwinkle Uses

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

Learn about Pansy and Periwinkle Family classification

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