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Color

Color

Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

Spicy
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

45
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Umbrella
Bowl

Height

2.00 cm6.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

2.00 cm1.25 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
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Silhouette

-
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Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

0"0"
0 0
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Form

-
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Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun

Watering

Enough
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy
Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.005.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone
Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips
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List of Diseases

Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew
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Bloom Time

All Summer Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

00
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Heather has a history of being associated with good luck, protection, and admiration, commonly used in Celtic traditions and folklore.

Origin

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

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 Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".

Lifespan

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

Habit

Herbs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

admiration, good luck, and protection

Astrological Flower

Lavender

Birth Month Flower

July - August

Flower Availability

Seasonal

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
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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

Landscaping

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
Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Occasional Uses

Decoration, Wedding
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Allergy

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Family

Common Name

Calluna vulgaris

Tribe

Ericaceae » Ericeae

Scientific Name

Achillea millefolium
Rosa

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Family

Asteraceae
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Sub Family

-
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Genus

-
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Number of Species

110860
3 25000
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About Yarrow and Heather

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

More about Yarrow and Heather Facts and color

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

Yarrow and Heather 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 Heather growing conditions. Yarrow requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Heather needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Get other Yarrow and Heather facts in the sections below.

Yarrow and Heather Facts

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Yarrow and Heather Classification

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