Periwinkle

Yarrow

About Periwinkle and Yarrow

Periwinkle

Yarrow

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Color

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Pink, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

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

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Funnel

Umbrella

Height

6.00 cm2.00 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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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.006.00

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, Mealybugs, Thrips

List of Diseases

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew

Bloom Time

Spring Season

All Summer Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

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.

Achillea millefolium is the scientific name of Yarrow flower. To treat battle wounds of soldiers Achilles used yarrow, and thus the plant is named after him.
Yarrow is also called as 'Poor man's pepper' as it has bitter and pungent taste.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Herbs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal

Health Benefits

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

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces Hemorrhoids, Reduces risk of cancer, 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, Acts as an Astringent, Enhances Digestion, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Decoration

Decoration, Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Vinca

Achillea millefolium

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Apocynaceae

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

200110

3 25000

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Information about Periwinkle and Yarrow

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 Yarrow in the sections below.

Periwinkle and Yarrow color

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

More facts about Periwinkle and Yarrow

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

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Periwinkle and Yarrow Uses

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

Learn about Periwinkle and Yarrow Family classification

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