Periwinkle

Yarrow

Periwinkle and Yarrow

Periwinkle

Yarrow

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Color

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Pink, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

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

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Funnel

Umbrella

Height

6.00 cm2.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

2.00 cm2.00 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.006.00

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, Mealybugs, Thrips

List of Diseases

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew

Bloom Time

Spring Season

All Summer Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Europe, France, Spain

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere

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.

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.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs

Herbs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal

Health Benefits

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces Hemorrhoids, Reduces risk of cancer, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores

Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent, Enhances Digestion, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Decoration

Decoration, Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Vinca

Achillea millefolium

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Apocynaceae

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

200110

3 25000

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About Periwinkle and Yarrow

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

More about Periwinkle and Yarrow Facts and color

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

Periwinkle and Yarrow 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 Yarrow growing conditions. Periwinkle requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Clay soil. Yarrow needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Periwinkle and Yarrow facts in the sections below.

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Periwinkle and Yarrow Classification

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