Verbena

Carnation

About Verbena and Carnation

Verbena

Carnation

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Color

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

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

Green - Prosperity and Optimism, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

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Fragrance

Citrus

Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Dome

Bowl

Height

1.00 cm2.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

18.00 cm3.00 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

Watering

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay, Sandy

Well-drained

The pH of Soil

5.806.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Spider Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Crown gall rot, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

America, Europe

Mediterranean Region

Interesting Facts of

The Verbena leaves often have light to heavy covering of hair.
The verbena fruit splits into four, each containing one seed.

After adding food colors to water white carnation changes its color in 24 hours.
Greatest producer of Carnations is Colombia.
Latin name of Carnations is Dianthus which means 'flower of the gods'.

Lifespan

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

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

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures Constipation, Good for liver and gallbladder, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Reduces Hemorrhoids, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an antioxidant, Enhances Digestion, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin

Culinary Uses

Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Included in wines and cocktails

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Decoration

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Verbena officinalis

Dianthus caryophyllus

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Lamiales

Caryophyllales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Verbenaceae

Caryophyllaceae

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

250300

3 25000

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Information about Verbena and Carnation

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 Verbena and Carnation in the sections below.

Verbena and Carnation color

Verbena and Carnation come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Verbena and Carnation 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. Verbena is Dome in shape and has Citrus fragrance whereas Bowl shaped Carnation has Spicy fragrance.

More facts about Verbena and Carnation

You must be eager to know more facts about Verbena and Carnation. Did you know Verbena has originated in America, Europe while Carnation has originated in Mediterranean Region. One of the Interesting Facts about Verbena and Carnation is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Verbena and Carnation Uses

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

Learn about Verbena and Carnation Family classification

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