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About Iris and Aster

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Color

Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Pink, Purple, Red, White

Color Meaning

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

Floral
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Petals

Number Of Petals

65
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Star

Height

6.00 cm8.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

1.00 cm2.00 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
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Silhouette

-
-

Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

0"0"
0 0
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Form

-
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Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Enough
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.806.00
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen
Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

List of Diseases

Nematodes
Powdery Mildew, Rust

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Asia, Europe, United States
Eurasia

Interesting Facts of

  • 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.
  • The name Aster comes from Greek word Aster which means 'Star'.
  • The flower looks like a single flower, but it is actually a cluster of about 300 small yellow disk flowers surrounded by colorful petals.

Lifespan

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

Habit

Herbs, Shrubs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory

Culinary Uses

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Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding
Wedding

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
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Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Liliales
Asterales

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Iridaceae
Asteraceae

Sub Family

Iridoideae
Asteroideae

Genus

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Number of Species

260180
3 25000
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Information about Iris and Aster

Flowers play an important role in our life. Flowers for Occasions are used for expressing feelings or for the purpose of beautification. Every flower, due to different shape, structure, and fragrance has a different personality. Get all information about Iris and Aster in the sections below.

Iris and Aster color

Iris and Aster come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Iris and Aster color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Iris is Bowl in shape and has Floral fragrance whereas Star shaped Aster has fragrance.

More facts about Iris and Aster

You must be eager to know more facts about Iris and Aster. Did you know Iris has originated in Asia, Europe, United States while Aster has originated in Eurasia. One of the Interesting Facts about Iris and Aster is that they can survive almost in pots.

Iris and Aster Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Iris and Aster uses in this section. Iris and Aster have many medicinal properties. Besides, Iris is given on special occasions like Anniversary, Wedding whereas Aster on Wedding. Iris and Aster also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Iris and Aster Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Iris and Aster Family classification here. Iris and Aster belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.