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Violets and Periwinkle

1 Color
1.1 Color
Blue, White, Yellow
Blue, Pink, Red, White
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, 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
NA
Floral
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
Sunflower
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
Lily
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Heart
Funnel
1.5.2 Height
Lavender
40.00 cm
Rank: 5 (Overall)
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Verbena
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1.5.3 Diameter
Daffodil
1.25 cm
Rank: 14 (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
Part Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Diligently
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Well-drained
Clay
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
Dandelion
5.80
Rank: 7 (Overall)
6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
Gardenia
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Phosphorus
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Nematodes, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
Spring Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
0
0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Northern Hemisphere
Europe, France, Spain
3.2 Interesting Facts of
  • The hair on the leaves of African Violets absorbs water from the air.
  • In 1892, Baron Walter von Saint Paul discovered this plant and thus named after him.
  • 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
Biennials - completes its life cycle in two 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
Good for liver and gallbladder, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Used for indigestion and constipation
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
4.2.1 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
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
Added in candies, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in jam, jelly, marmalade, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas
NA
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Decoration
Decoration
4.4 Allergy
NA
Contact Dermatitis
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Viola
Vinca
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Violales
Gentianales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Violaceae
Apocynaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
NA
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 Violets 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 Violets and Periwinkle facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Violets and Periwinkle Facts and color

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

Violets 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 Violets and Periwinkle growing conditions. Violets requires Part Sun and Diligently watering with 5.80 of Well-drained soil. Periwinkle needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Clay soil. Get other Violets and Periwinkle facts in the sections below.

Violets and Periwinkle Facts

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Violets and Periwinkle Classification

After knowing about various Violets and Periwinkle facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Violets and Periwinkle classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Violets and Periwinkle is Viola and Vinca respectively. Violets belongs to Violaceae 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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