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About Iris and Iris


About Iris and Iris


Color

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

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Floral  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
6  
5
6  
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl  
Bowl  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
1.00 cm  
15
1.00 cm  
15

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun  
Full Sun, Part Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy  
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy  

The pH of Soil
6.80  
3
6.80  
3

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen  
Lime stone, Nitrogen  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs  
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs  

List of Diseases
Nematodes  
Nematodes  

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Asia, Europe, United States  
Asia, Europe, United States  

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.
  
  • 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.
  

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

Habit
Herbs, Shrubs  
Herbs, 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, Treats rheumatism  

Medicinal Uses
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin  
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin  

Culinary Uses
-  
-  

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes  
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Wedding  
Anniversary, Wedding  

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

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Iris Versicolor  
Iris Versicolor  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Liliales  
Liliales  

Class
Liliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Family
Iridaceae  
Iridaceae  

Sub Family
Iridoideae  
Iridoideae  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
260  
14
260  
14

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Iris and Iris color

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

More facts about Iris and Iris

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

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Iris and Iris Uses

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

Learn about Iris and Iris Family classification

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

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