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Sunflower and Periwinkle

1 Color
1.1 Color
Yellow
Blue, Pink, Red, White
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
1.2 Stem Size
0"
0"
1.3 Fragrance
Spicy
Floral
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
Sunflower
34
Rank: 1 (Overall)
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
Lily
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Sun
Funnel
1.5.2 Height
Lavender
50.00 cm
Rank: 3 (Overall)
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Verbena
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1.5.3 Diameter
Daffodil
7.50 cm
Rank: 5 (Overall)
2.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Iris
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1.6 Line
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Silhouette
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Blossom Size
0"
0"
1.10 Form
Not Available
Not Available
2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
Dandelion
6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
Gardenia
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone
Phosphorus
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
NA
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
NA
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
0
0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
North America, South America
Europe, France, Spain
3.2 Interesting Facts of
  • This flower actually tracks the position of the Sun in sky.
  • Tallest sunflower was grown of about 25' 5.5" height in in the Netherlands in 1986.
  • 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.
3.3 Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
3.4 Habit
Herbs
Shrubs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
Not Available
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4.2 Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
NA
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Friendship Day, Wedding
Decoration
4.4 Allergy
Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing
Contact Dermatitis
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Helianthus
Vinca
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyta
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Asterales
Gentianales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Asteraceae
Apocynaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Asteroideae
NA
5.8 Genus
Not Available
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

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

More about Sunflower and Periwinkle Facts and color

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

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

Sunflower and Periwinkle Facts

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Sunflower and Periwinkle Classification

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

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