Yarrow

Periwinkle

About Yarrow and Periwinkle

Yarrow

Periwinkle

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Color

Pink, Red, White, Yellow

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Color Meaning

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

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

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Spicy

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Umbrella

Funnel

Height

2.00 cm6.00 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

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Clay

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, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season

Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere

Europe, France, Spain

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.

About 2,000 pounds of dried periwinkle leaves are used to extract just 1 gram of vinblastine.
Periwinkles ensures baby's long life when kept at the side of the newborn baby and when kept around candles keeps the love of the newlyweds forever.

Lifespan

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

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

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

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, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

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 creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Decoration, Wedding

Decoration

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Achillea millefolium

Vinca

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Apocynaceae

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

110200

3 25000

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Information about Yarrow and Periwinkle

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 Periwinkle in the sections below.

Yarrow and Periwinkle color

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

More facts about Yarrow and Periwinkle

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

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Yarrow and Periwinkle Uses

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

Learn about Yarrow and Periwinkle Family classification

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