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Yarrow and Baby's Breath

Color

Color

Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Pink, Purple, White

Color Meaning

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, White - Purity and Innocence

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

Spicy
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Petals

Number Of Petals

45
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Umbrella
Bell

Height

2.00 cm20.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

2.00 cm0.50 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
Full Sun

Watering

Enough
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy
Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.007.00
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone
Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips
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List of Diseases

Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Crown gall rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season
Early Summer Season, Mid-Summer Season

Vase Life

00
0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere
Africa, Australia, Eurasia, Pacific Islands

Interesting Facts of

  • 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.
  • The common names of Baby’s breath flowers are ‘soap root’, ‘gyp’.
  • The flowers of the baby’s breath are small, approximately like a pencil eraser in size.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Herbs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal
Decoration

Health Benefits

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

Medicinal Uses

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

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

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

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
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Decoration, Wedding
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Allergy

-
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Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Achillea millefolium
Gypsophila

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales
Caryophyllales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae
Caryophyllaceae

Sub Family

-
Asteroideae

Genus

-
-

Number of Species

110120
3 25000
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About Yarrow and Baby's Breath

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

More about Yarrow and Baby's Breath Facts and color

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

Yarrow and Baby's Breath growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Yarrow and Baby's Breath growing conditions. Yarrow requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Baby's Breath needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 7.00 of Sandy soil. Get other Yarrow and Baby's Breath facts in the sections below.

Yarrow and Baby's Breath Facts

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Yarrow and Baby's Breath Classification

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