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Lavender and Periwinkle

Color

Color

Blue, Pink
Blue, Pink, Red, White

Color Meaning

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

Stem Size

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Fragrance

Aromatic
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

55
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bell
Funnel

Height

60.00 cm6.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

-2.00 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
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Silhouette

-
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Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

0"0"
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Form

-
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Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Diligently
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Well-drained
Clay

The pH of Soil

6.506.00
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone
Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Root Rot
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season
Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Africa, Mediterranean Region, Southern Asia
Europe, France, Spain

Interesting Facts of

  • In ancient times Lavenders were used for mummification in Egypt.
  • The word lavender has originated from a latin word 'Lavare' which means 'to wash'.
  • 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

Aromatherapy
Medicinal

Health Benefits

Cures abdominal diseases, Reduces risk of cancer, Regulates the Menstruation cycle
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
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Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used after facial and cleansing, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Wedding
Decoration

Allergy

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Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Lavandula
Vinca

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Lamiales
Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Lamiaceae
Apocynaceae

Sub Family

Nepetoideae
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Genus

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Number of Species

47200
3 25000
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About Lavender 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 Lavender and Periwinkle facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Lavender and Periwinkle Facts and color

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

Lavender 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 Lavender and Periwinkle growing conditions. Lavender requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.50 of Well-drained soil. Periwinkle needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Clay soil. Get other Lavender and Periwinkle facts in the sections below.

Lavender and Periwinkle Facts

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Lavender and Periwinkle Classification

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