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About Iris and Holly

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Color

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"
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Fragrance

Floral
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

65
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
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

-
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Silhouette

-
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Blossom Texture

-
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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

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
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List of Diseases

Nematodes
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Bloom Time

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

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Holly has a long history of symbolism in various cultures, representing protection, goodwill, and eternal life, often used in winter decorations.

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

foresight and defense

Astrological Flower

Hollyhock

Birth Month Flower

December

Flower Availability

Seasonal

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
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Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
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Culinary Uses

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Other Benefits

Design Uses

Landscaping

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
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Family

Common Name

Ilex aquifolium

Tribe

Aquifoliaceae » Aquifolieae

Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor
Rosa

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Liliales
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Class

Liliopsida
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Family

Iridaceae
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Sub Family

Iridoideae
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Genus

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Number of Species

260400
3 25000
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Information about Iris and Holly

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 Holly in the sections below.

Iris and Holly color

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

More facts about Iris and Holly

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

Iris and Holly Uses

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

Learn about Iris and Holly Family classification

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