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Aster and Lily


Color

Color
Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow  
Pink, Purple, Red, White  

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Aromatic  
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Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3  
8
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Trumpet  
Star  

Height
3.00 cm  
15
8.00 cm  
11

Diameter
6.00 cm  
7
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
Diligently  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy  
Loamy  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
6.00  
6

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone  
Phosphorus  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips  
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs  

List of Diseases
blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust  
Powdery Mildew, Rust  

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  
All Summer Season, Fall Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
Lilies have a long history of symbolism in various cultures, representing purity, renewal, and devotion, often used in religious ceremonies and special occasions.  
  

Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere  
Eurasia  

Interesting Facts of
  • In Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
  • Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.
  
  • 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.
  

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
purity, refined beauty, and nurturing  
  

Astrological Flower
Calla Lily  
  

Birth Month Flower
May  
  

Flower Availability
Year-round  
  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach  
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache  

Medicinal Uses
Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns  
Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory  

Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
Cut Flowers  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils  
Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding  
Wedding  

Allergy
Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing  
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Family

Common Name
Lilium  
  

Tribe
Liliaceae » Lilieae  
  

Scientific Name
Lilium  
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyta  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Liliales  
Asterales  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Liliaceae  
Asteraceae  

Sub Family
Lilioideae  
Asteroideae  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
110  
24
180  
20

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More about Lily and Aster Facts and color

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

Lily and Aster growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Lily and Aster growing conditions. Lily requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Aster needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy soil. Get other Lily and Aster facts in the sections below.

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Lily and Aster Classification

After knowing about various Lily and Aster facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Lily and Aster classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Lily and Aster is Lilium and Symphyotrichum novae-angliae respectively. Lily belongs to Liliaceae family whereas Aster falls under Asteraceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.

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