Yarrow

Periwinkle

Yarrow and Periwinkle

Yarrow

Periwinkle

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Color

Pink, Red, White, Yellow

Blue, Pink, Red, White

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

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Spicy

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Umbrella

Funnel

Height

2.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

2.00 cm2.00 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, Part Sun

Watering

Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Clay

The pH of Soil

6.006.00

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

All Summer Season

Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere

Europe, France, Spain

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.

Lifespan

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

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

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

Culinary Uses

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

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

Occasional Uses

Decoration, Wedding

Decoration

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Achillea millefolium

Vinca

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Asteraceae

Apocynaceae

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

110200

3 25000

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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.

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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.