Carnation

Verbena

Carnation and Verbena

Carnation

Verbena

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Color

Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Color Meaning

Green - Prosperity and Optimism, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

Stem Size

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Fragrance

Spicy

Citrus

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Dome

Height

2.00 cm1.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

3.00 cm18.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained

Clay, Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.005.80

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Sulphur

Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

Aphids, Spider Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Crown gall rot, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot

Bloom Time

Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mediterranean Region

America, Europe

Interesting Facts of

After adding food colors to water white carnation changes its color in 24 hours.
Greatest producer of Carnations is Colombia.
Latin name of Carnations is Dianthus which means 'flower of the gods'.

The Verbena leaves often have light to heavy covering of hair.
The verbena fruit splits into four, each containing one seed.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, 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, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures Constipation, Good for liver and gallbladder, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Reduces Hemorrhoids, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin

Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an antioxidant, Enhances Digestion, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails

Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Decoration

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Dianthus caryophyllus

Verbena officinalis

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Caryophyllales

Lamiales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Verbenaceae

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

300250

3 25000

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About Carnation and Verbena

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 Carnation and Verbena facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Carnation and Verbena Facts and color

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

Carnation and Verbena growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Carnation and Verbena growing conditions. Carnation requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.00 of Well-drained soil. Verbena needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.80 of Clay, Sandy soil. Get other Carnation and Verbena facts in the sections below.

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Carnation and Verbena Classification

After knowing about various Carnation and Verbena facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Carnation and Verbena classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Carnation and Verbena is Dianthus caryophyllus and Verbena officinalis respectively. Carnation belongs to Caryophyllaceae family whereas Verbena falls under Verbenaceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.