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Periwinkle and Lavender

Color

Color

Blue, Pink, Red, White
Blue, Pink

Color Meaning

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

Stem Size

0"0"
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Fragrance

Floral
Aromatic

Petals

Number Of Petals

55
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Funnel
Bell

Height

6.00 cm60.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

2.00 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, Part Sun
Full Sun

Watering

Enough
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay
Well-drained

The pH of Soil

6.006.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus
Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

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

Bloom Time

Spring Season
All Summer Season

Vase Life

00
0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

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

Interesting Facts of

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

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

Medicinal
Aromatherapy

Health Benefits

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

Medicinal Uses

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

Culinary Uses

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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

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
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

Occasional Uses

Decoration
Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis
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Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Vinca
Lavandula

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales
Lamiales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Apocynaceae
Lamiaceae

Sub Family

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Nepetoideae

Genus

-
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Number of Species

20047
3 25000
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About Periwinkle and Lavender

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

More about Periwinkle and Lavender Facts and color

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

Periwinkle and Lavender growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Periwinkle and Lavender growing conditions. Periwinkle requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Clay soil. Lavender needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 6.50 of Well-drained soil. Get other Periwinkle and Lavender facts in the sections below.

Periwinkle and Lavender Facts

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Periwinkle and Lavender Classification

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