Color
Pink, Purple, Red, White
Orange, White, Yellow
Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Well-drained
Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus
Sulphur
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
Aphids, Mites, Nematodes, Spider Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies
List of Diseases
Powdery Mildew, Rust
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown rot, Downy mildew, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust, Wilt
Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season
Origin
Eurasia
America, Australasia, Central Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Interesting Facts of
- 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.
- Name "daisy" means "day's eyes" and when given to another person stands for transfer of secret from the giver to the receiver.
- Daisy opens the flower at dawn and closes it at night.
Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Uses
Decoration
Decoration
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures Constipation, Cures Urinal tract inflammations, Good for liver and gallbladder, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Cystitis, Regulates the Menstruation cycle
Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory
Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Natural Healer, Treats mouth sores
Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Cosmetic Uses
Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes
Lightens the skin, Used as a by- product in fairness creams, Used in Perfumes
Occasional Uses
Wedding
Father's Day, Thanksgiving Day
Allergy
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Asthma, Dark circles under eyes, Hayfever, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Itchy throat, Persistent upward rubbing of nose, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Sneezing
Scientific Name
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Bellis perennis
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Sub Family
Asteroideae
Asteroideae
More about Aster and Daisy Facts and color
You must be curious to know more about Aster and Daisy facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Aster and Daisy. Aster comes in Pink, Purple, Red, White colors whereas Daisy flowers are with Orange, White, Yellow colors. Other Aster and Daisy facts will definitely amuse you.
Aster and Daisy growing conditions
Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Aster and Daisy growing conditions. Aster requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy soil. Daisy needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Well-drained soil. Get other Aster and Daisy facts in the sections below.
Aster and Daisy Facts
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Aster and Daisy Classification
After knowing about various Aster and Daisy facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Aster and Daisy classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Aster and Daisy is Symphyotrichum novae-angliae and Bellis perennis respectively. Aster belongs to Asteraceae family whereas Daisy falls under Asteraceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.