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Yarrow and Periwinkle

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1 Color
1.1 Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Blue, Pink, Red, White
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, 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
Spicy
Floral
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
Sunflower
4
Rank: 6 (Overall)
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
Lily
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Umbrella
Funnel
1.5.2 Height
Lavender
2.00 cm
Rank: 17 (Overall)
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Verbena
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1.5.3 Diameter
Daffodil
Not Available
Rank: 100 (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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
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3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere
Europe, France, Spain
3.2 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.
  • 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
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
Not Available
4.2 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
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
4.2.1 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
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
Included in wines and cocktails, 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 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
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Decoration, Wedding
Decoration
4.4 Allergy
NA
Contact Dermatitis
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Achillea millefolium
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
Asterales
Gentianales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Asteraceae
Apocynaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
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NA
5.8 Genus
Not Available
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)

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

More about Yarrow and Periwinkle Facts and color

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

Yarrow 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 Yarrow and Periwinkle growing conditions. Yarrow 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 Yarrow and Periwinkle facts in the sections below.

Yarrow and Periwinkle Facts

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Yarrow and Periwinkle Classification

After knowing about various Yarrow and Periwinkle facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Yarrow and Periwinkle classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Yarrow and Periwinkle is Achillea millefolium and Vinca respectively. Yarrow 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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