Periwinkle

Aster

About Periwinkle and Aster

Periwinkle

Aster

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Color

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Pink, Purple, Red, White

Color Meaning

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

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, 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

Funnel

Star

Height

6.00 cm8.00 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

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0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay

Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.006.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

List of Diseases

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Powdery Mildew, Rust

Bloom Time

Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Europe, France, Spain

Eurasia

Interesting Facts of

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.

The name Aster comes from Greek word Aster which means 'Star'.
The flower looks like a single flower, but it is actually a cluster of about 300 small yellow disk flowers surrounded by colorful petals.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal

Decoration

Health Benefits

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

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Medicinal Uses

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

Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Decoration

Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Vinca

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Apocynaceae

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

200180

3 25000

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Information about Periwinkle and Aster

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 Periwinkle and Aster in the sections below.

Periwinkle and Aster color

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

More facts about Periwinkle and Aster

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

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Periwinkle and Aster Uses

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

Learn about Periwinkle and Aster Family classification

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