Lily

Iris

Lily and Iris

Lily

Iris

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

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

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Aromatic

Floral

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

Sunflower

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Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

Rank: 4 (Overall)▶

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Lily

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8 (Lotus)

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Trumpet

Bowl

1.5.2 Height

Lavender

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3.00 cm

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

6.00 cm

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

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Verbena

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20 (Baby's Breath)

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1.5.3 Diameter

Daffodil

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6.00 cm

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

1.00 cm

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Iris

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6 (Lily)

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1.6 Line

Not Available

1.7 Silhouette

Not Available

1.8 Blossom Texture

Not Available

1.9 Blossom Size

1.10 Form

Not Available

2 Care

2.1 Growing Conditions of

2.1.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Diligently

Enough

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Loamy

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

Dandelion

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5.50

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

6.80

Rank: 3 (Overall)▶

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Gardenia

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6 (Daisy)

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone

Lime stone, Nitrogen

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

2.3.2 List of Diseases

blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust

Nematodes

2.4 Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

Not Available

3.1.2 Origin

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere

Asia, Europe, United States

3.2 Interesting Facts of

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

In Greek mythology Iris is called the goddess of rainbow, as this flower comes in various colors just as rainbow.
The purple iris is the Tennessee's state flower.

3.3 Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

3.4 Habit

Shrubs

Herbs, Shrubs

3.5 Flower Meaning

Not Available

3.6 Astrological Flower

Not Available

3.7 Birth Month Flower

Not Available

3.8 Flower Availability

Not Available

4 Benefits

4.1 Uses

Not Available

4.2 Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

Not Available

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

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

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding

Anniversary, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

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

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

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5.2 Tribe

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5.3 Scientific Name

Lilium

Iris Versicolor

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

Spermatophyta

Spermatophyte

5.5.1 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5.2 Order

Liliales

5.6 Class

Liliopsida

5.7 Family

Liliaceae

Iridaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Lilioideae

Iridoideae

5.8 Genus

Not Available

5.9 Number of Species

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

About Lily and Iris

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

More about Lily and Iris Facts and color

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

Lily and Iris 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 Iris growing conditions. Lily requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Iris needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Lily and Iris facts in the sections below.

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Lily and Iris Classification

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