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About Periwinkle and Lily

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Color

Color

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

Color Meaning

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

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Fragrance

Floral
Aromatic

Petals

Number Of Petals

53
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Funnel
Trumpet

Height

6.00 cm3.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

2.00 cm6.00 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, Part Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Enough
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay
Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.005.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus
Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips

List of Diseases

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust

Bloom Time

Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Lilies have a long history of symbolism in various cultures, representing purity, renewal, and devotion, often used in religious ceremonies and special occasions.

Origin

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

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.
  • In Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
  • Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.

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

purity, refined beauty, and nurturing

Astrological Flower

Calla Lily

Birth Month Flower

May

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal
Decoration

Health Benefits

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

Medicinal Uses

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

Culinary Uses

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Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

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

Occasional Uses

Decoration
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding

Allergy

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

Family

Common Name

Lilium

Tribe

Liliaceae » Lilieae

Scientific Name

Vinca
Lilium

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales
Liliales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Family

Apocynaceae
Liliaceae

Sub Family

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Lilioideae

Genus

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Number of Species

200110
3 25000
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Information about Periwinkle and Lily

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 Lily in the sections below.

Periwinkle and Lily color

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

More facts about Periwinkle and Lily

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

Periwinkle and Lily Uses

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

Learn about Periwinkle and Lily Family classification

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