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Periwinkle and Lily


Color

Color
Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow  
Blue, Pink, Red, White  

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, 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"  

Fragrance
Aromatic  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3  
7
5  
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Trumpet  
Funnel  

Height
3.00 cm  
15
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
6.00 cm  
7
2.00 cm  
12

Line
Not Available  
Not Available  

Silhouette
Not Available  
Not Available  

Blossom Texture
Not Available  
Not Available  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
Not Available  
Not Available  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun  
Full Sun, Part Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy  
Clay  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
6.00  
6

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone  
Phosphorus  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips  
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies  

List of Diseases
blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust  
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot  

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  
Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
Not Available  
  

Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere  
Europe, France, Spain  

Interesting Facts of
  • In Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
  • Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.
  
  • 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  
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
Not Available  
  

Astrological Flower
Not Available  
  

Birth Month Flower
Not Available  
  

Flower Availability
Not Available  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available  
Not Available  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach  
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer  

Medicinal Uses
Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns  
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores  

Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  
NA  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
Not Available  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils  
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding  
Decoration  

Allergy
Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing  
Contact Dermatitis  

Family

Common Name
Not Available  
  

Tribe
Not Available  
  

Scientific Name
Lilium  
Vinca  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyta  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Liliales  
Gentianales  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Liliaceae  
Apocynaceae  

Sub Family
Lilioideae  
NA  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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More about Lily and Periwinkle Facts and color

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

Lily 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 Lily and Periwinkle growing conditions. Lily requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Periwinkle needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Clay soil. Get other Lily and Periwinkle facts in the sections below.

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Lily and Periwinkle Classification

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