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Periwinkle and Aster


Color

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"  

Fragrance
-  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
6
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Star  
Funnel  

Height
8.00 cm  
11
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
2.00 cm  
12
2.00 cm  
12

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun  
Full Sun, Part Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy  
Clay  

The pH of Soil
6.00  
6
6.00  
6

Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus  
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  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

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  
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  

Habit
Shrubs  
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
  
  

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  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Asterales  
Gentianales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Asteraceae  
Apocynaceae  

Sub Family
Asteroideae  
-  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
180  
20
200  
18

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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.

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