Iris

Freesia

About Iris and Freesia

Iris

Freesia

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Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

Lavender, Orange, 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

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Height

6.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

1.00 cm1.25 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

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0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Enough

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.805.50

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

List of Diseases

Nematodes

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Freesias have a rich history and are prized for their fragrant blooms, which symbolize friendship, innocence, and thoughtfulness.

Origin

Asia, Europe, United States

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

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 Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Herbs, Shrubs

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

innocence and friendship

Astrological Flower

Freesia

Birth Month Flower

April - May

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism

Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Culinary Uses

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

Family

Common Name

Freesia

Tribe

Iridaceae » Ixieae

Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor

Rosa

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Liliales

Class

Liliopsida

Family

Iridaceae

Sub Family

Iridoideae

Genus

Number of Species

26045

3 25000

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Information about Iris and Freesia

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 Freesia in the sections below.

Iris and Freesia color

Iris and Freesia come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Iris and Freesia 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 Bowl shaped Freesia has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Iris and Freesia

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

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Iris and Freesia Uses

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

Learn about Iris and Freesia Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Iris and Freesia Family classification here. Iris and Freesia 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.