Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
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
Green - Prosperity and Optimism, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Stem Size
0"0"
0
0
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Fragrance
Floral
Spicy
Petals
Number Of Petals
65
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Bowl
Bowl
Height
6.00 cm2.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
1.00 cm3.00 cm
0.5
50
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Line
-
-
Silhouette
-
-
Blossom Texture
-
-
Blossom Size
0"0"
0
0
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Form
-
-
Growing Conditions of
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun
Watering
Enough
Diligently
Soil
Type of Soil
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
The pH of Soil
6.806.00
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Lime stone, Sulphur
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips
List of Diseases
Nematodes
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt
Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Spring Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Origin
Asia, Europe, United States
Mediterranean Region
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.
- After adding food colors to water white carnation changes its color in 24 hours.
- Greatest producer of Carnations is Colombia.
- Latin name of Carnations is Dianthus which means 'flower of the gods'.
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
Uses
Decoration
Decoration
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism
Medicinal Uses
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin
Culinary Uses
-
Included in wines and cocktails
Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cosmetic Uses
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Wedding
Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
Allergy
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting
Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Iris Versicolor
Dianthus caryophyllus
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Sub Family
Iridoideae
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Genus
-
-
Number of Species
260300
3
25000
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