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About Yarrow and Violets


About Violets and Yarrow


Color

Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow   
Blue, White, Yellow   

Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship   
Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship   

Stem Size
0"   
0"   

Fragrance
Spicy   
NA   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
4   
6
5   
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Umbrella   
Heart   

Height
2.00 cm   
17
40.00 cm   
5

Diameter
Not Available   
1.25 cm   
14

Line
Not Available   
Not Available   

Silhouette
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Texture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Size
0"   
0"   

Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Part Sun   

Watering
Enough   
Diligently   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy   
Well-drained   

The pH of Soil
6.00   
6
5.80   
7

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone   
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips   
Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Whiteflies   

List of Diseases
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew   
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Nematodes, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust   

Bloom Time
All Summer Season   
Spring Season   

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere   
Northern Hemisphere   

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 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.
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years   
Biennials - completes its life cycle in two years   

Habit
Herbs   
Herbs   

Flower Meaning
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

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 for liver and gallbladder, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Used for indigestion and constipation   

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 an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties   

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

Other Benefits
  
  

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 Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes   

Occasional Uses
Decoration, Wedding   
Anniversary, Decoration   

Allergy
NA   
NA   

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Achillea millefolium   
Viola   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Asterales   
Violales   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Family
Asteraceae   
Violaceae   

Sub Family
NA   
NA   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Yarrow and Violets color

Yarrow and Violets come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Yarrow and Violets 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 Heart shaped Violets has NA fragrance.

More facts about Yarrow and Violets

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

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Yarrow and Violets Uses

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

Learn about Yarrow and Violets Family classification

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

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