Aster

Periwinkle

Aster and Periwinkle

Aster

Periwinkle

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Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Color Meaning

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

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

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Star

Funnel

Height

8.00 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, Part Sun

Watering

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy

Clay

The pH of Soil

6.006.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Rust

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Eurasia

Europe, France, Spain

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.

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

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Medicinal

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, 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 a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Wedding

Decoration

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Vinca

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Apocynaceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae

Genus

Number of Species

180200

3 25000

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About Aster and Periwinkle

It is said that earth laughs with flowers. Be it Fragrant Flowers or non-fragrant flowers, they keep the surrounding cheerful. They are the best gift from mother earth. Let’s know about Aster and Periwinkle facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Aster and Periwinkle Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about Aster and Periwinkle facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Aster and Periwinkle. Aster comes in Pink, Purple, Red, White colors whereas Periwinkle flowers are with Blue, Pink, Red, White colors. Other Aster and Periwinkle facts will definitely amuse you.

Aster and Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle growing conditions. Aster requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy soil. Periwinkle needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Clay soil. Get other Aster and Periwinkle facts in the sections below.

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Aster and Periwinkle Classification

After knowing about various Aster and Periwinkle facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Aster and Periwinkle classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Aster and Periwinkle is Symphyotrichum novae-angliae and Vinca respectively. Aster belongs to Asteraceae family whereas Periwinkle falls under Apocynaceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.