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About Yarrow and Tuberose


Color

Color
Pink, White, Yellow  
Pink, Red, White, Yellow  

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

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Aromatic  
Spicy  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
6  
5
4  
7

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Tubular  
Umbrella  

Height
3.00 cm  
15
2.00 cm  
17

Diameter
1.50 cm  
13
2.00 cm  
12

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Well-drained, Sandy  
Loamy, Sandy  

The pH of Soil
6.50  
4
6.00  
6

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen  
Lime stone  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Thrips  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips  

List of Diseases
Nematodes, Stem Rot  
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew  

Bloom Time
Late-Summer Season, Mid-Summer Season  
All Summer Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
Tuberose flowers have a history of symbolizing sensuality, forbidden pleasure, and luxury, often used in perfumery and bridal bouquets.  
  

Origin
Mexico  
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere  

Interesting Facts of
  • Tuberose flower blooms only at night and it is the only time when it is active. Due to this these are also called as “Night Queen”, “Mistress of the Night”, or “Raat ki Raani” in Hindi.
  • In Hawaiian weddings, it is a tradition for the bride to wear a Tuberose wreath.
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  • 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  
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  

Habit
Shrubs  
Herbs  

Flower Meaning
sensuality and forbidden pleasure  
  

Astrological Flower
Rose  
  

Birth Month Flower
August  
  

Flower Availability
Year-round  
  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Medicinal  

Health Benefits
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers  
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 antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory  
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
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  
Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
Cut Flowers  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils  
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, Wedding  
Decoration, Wedding  

Allergy
-  
-  

Family

Common Name
Polianthes tuberosa  
  

Tribe
Asparagaceae » Agaveae  
  

Scientific Name
Polianthes tuberosa  
Achillea millefolium  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Asparagales  
Asterales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Asparagaceae  
Asteraceae  

Sub Family
Agavoideae  
-  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
13  
99+
110  
24

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Tuberose and Yarrow color

Tuberose and Yarrow come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Tuberose 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. Tuberose is Tubular in shape and has Aromatic fragrance whereas Umbrella shaped Yarrow has Spicy fragrance.

More facts about Tuberose and Yarrow

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

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Tuberose and Yarrow Uses

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

Learn about Tuberose and Yarrow Family classification

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

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