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About Yarrow and Heather

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Color

Color

Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

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

Stem Size

0"0"
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Fragrance

Spicy
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

45
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Umbrella
Bowl

Height

2.00 cm6.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

2.00 cm1.25 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
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Silhouette

-
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Blossom Texture

-
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Blossom Size

0"0"
0 0
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Form

-
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Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun

Watering

Enough
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy
Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.005.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone
Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips
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List of Diseases

Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew
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Bloom Time

All Summer Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Heather has a history of being associated with good luck, protection, and admiration, commonly used in Celtic traditions and folklore.

Origin

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

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 Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".

Lifespan

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

Habit

Herbs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

admiration, good luck, and protection

Astrological Flower

Lavender

Birth Month Flower

July - August

Flower Availability

Seasonal

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
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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
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Culinary Uses

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

Design Uses

Landscaping

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 after facial and cleansing

Occasional Uses

Decoration, Wedding
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Allergy

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Family

Common Name

Calluna vulgaris

Tribe

Ericaceae » Ericeae

Scientific Name

Achillea millefolium
Rosa

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Family

Asteraceae
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Sub Family

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Genus

-
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Number of Species

110860
3 25000
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Information about Yarrow and Heather

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 Heather in the sections below.

Yarrow and Heather color

Yarrow and Heather come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Yarrow and Heather 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 Bowl shaped Heather has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Yarrow and Heather

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

Yarrow and Heather Uses

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

Learn about Yarrow and Heather Family classification

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