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About Periwinkle and Sunflower

1 Color
1.1 Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Yellow
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
1.2 Stem Size
0"
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1.3 Fragrance
Floral
Spicy
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
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5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
34
Rank: 1 (Overall)
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Funnel
Sun
1.5.2 Height
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6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
50.00 cm
Rank: 3 (Overall)
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1.5.3 Diameter
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2.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
7.50 cm
Rank: 5 (Overall)
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1.6 Line
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1.7 Silhouette
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1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
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1.9 Blossom Size
0"
0"
1.10 Form
Not Available
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2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Clay
Loamy, Sandy
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
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6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus
Lime stone
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
NA
2.3.2 List of Diseases
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
NA
2.4 Bloom Time
Spring Season
All Summer Season
2.5 Vase Life
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0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Europe, France, Spain
North America, South America
3.2 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.
  • This flower actually tracks the position of the Sun in sky.
  • Tallest sunflower was grown of about 25' 5.5" height in in the Netherlands in 1986.
3.3 Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
3.4 Habit
Shrubs
Herbs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
Not Available
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4.2 Health Benefits
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
NA
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Decoration
Friendship Day, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Contact Dermatitis
Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Vinca
Helianthus
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyta
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Gentianales
Asterales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Apocynaceae
Asteraceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
NA
Asteroideae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

Information about Periwinkle and Sunflower

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 Sunflower in the sections below.

Periwinkle and Sunflower color

Periwinkle and Sunflower come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Periwinkle and Sunflower 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 Sun shaped Sunflower has Spicy fragrance.

More facts about Periwinkle and Sunflower

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

Periwinkle and Sunflower Uses

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

Learn about Periwinkle and Sunflower Family classification

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