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Yarrow and Lily


Color

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

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Aromatic  
Spicy  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3  
7
4  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Trumpet  
Umbrella  

Height
3.00 cm  
15
2.00 cm  
17

Diameter
6.00 cm  
7
Not Available  

Line
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Silhouette
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Blossom Texture
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Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
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Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy  
Loamy, Sandy  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
6.00  
6

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone  
Lime stone  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips  

List of Diseases
blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust  
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew  

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

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
Not Available  
  

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

Interesting Facts of
  • In Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
  • Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.
  
  • 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.
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  

Habit
Shrubs  
Herbs  

Flower Meaning
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Astrological Flower
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Birth Month Flower
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Flower Availability
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Benefits

Uses
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Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach  
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces Hemorrhoids, Reduces risk of cancer, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache  

Medicinal Uses
Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns  
Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent, Enhances Digestion, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin  

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

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
Not Available  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils  
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  

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

Allergy
Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing  
NA  

Family

Common Name
Not Available  
  

Tribe
Not Available  
  

Scientific Name
Lilium  
Achillea millefolium  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyta  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Liliales  
Asterales  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Liliaceae  
Asteraceae  

Sub Family
Lilioideae  
NA  

Genus
Not Available  
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Number of Species
Not Available  
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More about Lily and Yarrow Facts and color

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

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

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Lily and Yarrow Facts

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Lily and Yarrow Classification

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

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