Color
Blue, White, Yellow
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, 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"
0
0
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Fragrance
-
Spicy
Petals
Number Of Petals
54
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Heart
Umbrella
Height
40.00 cm2.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
1.25 cm2.00 cm
0.5
50
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Line
-
-
Silhouette
-
-
Blossom Texture
-
-
Blossom Size
0"0"
0
0
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Form
-
-
Growing Conditions of
Sunlight
Part Sun
Full Sun
Watering
Diligently
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Well-drained
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
5.806.00
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Lime stone
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips
List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Nematodes, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew
Bloom Time
Spring Season
All Summer Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Origin
Northern Hemisphere
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere
Interesting Facts of
- The hair on the leaves of African Violets absorbs water from the air.
- In 1892, Baron Walter von Saint Paul discovered this plant and thus named after him.
- 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
Biennials - completes its life cycle in two years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Habit
Herbs
Herbs
Flower Meaning
Astrological Flower
Birth Month Flower
Flower Availability
Uses
Decoration
Medicinal
Health Benefits
Good for liver and gallbladder, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Used for indigestion and constipation
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 an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties
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
Added in candies, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in jam, jelly, marmalade, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas
Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas
Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cosmetic Uses
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, 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
Anniversary, Decoration
Decoration, Wedding
Allergy
-
-
Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Viola
Achillea millefolium
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Violales
Asterales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Violaceae
Asteraceae
Sub Family
-
-
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
500110
3
25000
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