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Interesting Facts about Yarrow and Heather


Interesting Facts about Heather and Yarrow


Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Heather has a history of being associated with good luck, protection, and admiration, commonly used in Celtic traditions and folklore.  

Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere  
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America  

Interesting Facts of
  • Achillea millefolium is the scientific name of Yarrow flower. To treat battle wounds of soldiers Achilles used yarrow, and thus the plant is named after him.
  • Yarrow is also called as 'Poor man's pepper' as it has bitter and pungent taste.
  
  • The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  

Habit
Herbs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
admiration, good luck, and protection  

Astrological Flower
  
Lavender  

Birth Month Flower
  
July - August  

Flower Availability
  
Seasonal  

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Yarrow and Heather History

You must be fascinated by the interesting facts about Yarrow and Heather.

Interesting facts about Yarrow and Heather also include the information about their history and origin. Yarrow and Heather history is one of the important aspects of their interesting facts.Yarrow is originated in Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere whereas traces of Heather were first found near Africa, Asia, Europe, North America.

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