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About Yarrow and Aster

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Color

Color

Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Pink, Purple, Red, White

Color Meaning

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

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

Spicy
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Petals

Number Of Petals

45
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Umbrella
Star

Height

2.00 cm8.00 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

0"0"
0 0
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Form

-
-

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Enough
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy
Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.006.00
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone
Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

List of Diseases

Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew
Powdery Mildew, Rust

Bloom Time

All Summer Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere
Eurasia

Interesting Facts of

  • 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.
  • The name Aster comes from Greek word Aster which means 'Star'.
  • The flower looks like a single flower, but it is actually a cluster of about 300 small yellow disk flowers surrounded by colorful petals.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Herbs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces Hemorrhoids, Reduces risk of cancer, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent, Enhances Digestion, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin
Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory

Culinary Uses

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

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

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
Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Decoration, Wedding
Wedding

Allergy

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Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Achillea millefolium
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales
Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae
Asteraceae

Sub Family

-
Asteroideae

Genus

-
-

Number of Species

110180
3 25000
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Information about Yarrow and Aster

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 Yarrow and Aster in the sections below.

Yarrow and Aster color

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

More facts about Yarrow and Aster

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

Yarrow and Aster Uses

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

Learn about Yarrow and Aster Family classification

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