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1 Color
1.1 Color
Pink, Purple, Red, White
Blue, Pink, Red, White
1.1.1 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
1.2 Stem Size
0"0"
0 0
1.3 Fragrance
NA
Floral
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
55
Lily
3 34
1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Star
Funnel
1.5.2 Height
8.00 cm6.00 cm
Verbena
1 60
1.5.3 Diameter
2.00 cm2.00 cm
Iris
1 50
1.6 Line
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Silhouette
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Blossom Size
0"0"
0 0
1.10 Form
Not Available
Not Available
2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
6.006.00
Gardenia
4.5 7.5
2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus
Phosphorus
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Powdery Mildew, Rust
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
00
0 0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Eurasia
Europe, France, Spain
3.2 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.
3.3 Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
3.4 Habit
Shrubs
Shrubs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
Not Available
Not Available
4.2 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
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
NA
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Wedding
Decoration
4.4 Allergy
NA
Contact Dermatitis
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Vinca
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Asterales
Gentianales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Asteraceae
Apocynaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Asteroideae
NA
5.8 Genus
Not Available
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
NANA

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.

Aster and Periwinkle Facts

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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.